Ancient art Greek stone Pyxis w lid, c. 5th.-2nd. century BC

Interesting Greek stone Pyxis w lid, c. 5th.-2nd. century BC.

Made to contain cosmetics and the like, in two types of stone: A grey granite for the vessel and a white calsite stone for the lid. Finely turned decoration at the base and on top of lid. Remnants of red paste color on the lower part.

Size: c. 73 mm. tall and 83 mm. wide over the lid. Weight c. 500 grams.

Condition: Intact with wear and patina as well as earthern deposits.

Ex. German Private Collection.

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