Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
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Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)

TitlePyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
ArtistGreek; Athens
Date430-420 BCE 4th century BCE
Mediumterracotta, red-figure
Classificationvessel
OriginAthens Athens
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Charles L. Hutchinson
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)” is a work by Greek; Athens, dated 430-420 BCE. It is executed in terracotta, red-figure and classified as vessel. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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