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© Bruce M. White, 2014.
Horse Pyxis
© Bruce M. White, 2014.
© Bruce M. White, 2014.
© Bruce M. White, 2014.
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Horse Pyxis

AAT Object Form/Functionpyxides (personal use containers)
CultureGreek, Attic
PeriodGeometric
Dateca. 760-730 BCE
MediumCeramic
Credit LineCarlos Collection of Ancient Art. Gift of Chris Carlos
Dimensions6 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (17.1 x 31.8 cm)
Object number2012.006.001A/B
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, July 2014 - Present
Published ReferencesMCCM Newsletter, Spring - Summer 2012.
ProvenanceEx coll. Pierre (1900-1992) and Claude (1928-2018) Verite, Paris, France, acquired ca. 1930 -1960. Purchased by MCCM from Christie's Paris, December 19, 2011, lot 103.
Status
On view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Large Pyxis with Lid
8th Century BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Large Pyxis with Lid
8th Century BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Large Pyxis with Lid
8th Century BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Small Pyxis with Lid
8th Century BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Small Pyxis
8th Century BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Pyxis or Lekanis Lid Fragment Depicting the Departure
ca. 520 BCE
© Bruce M. White, 2009.
Pyxis (Cosmetic Jar)
5th Century BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University. Photo by Kay Hinton.
Pyxis Fragment with Female Head
4th Century BCE
Courtesy of the Georges Ricard Foundation and the California Institute of World Archaeology
Pyxis
late 5th - early 4th Century BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University. Photo by Kay Hinton.
Pyxis with Row of Owls
early 6th Century BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Pyxis (Lid and Base)
© Bruce M. White, 2007.
Pyxis
mid 3rd Century BCE