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Small late geometric - early Proto-Corinthian pyxis with high basket handles; decorated in handle zone with rows of parallel zigzag lines (proto-birds), with a shorter row below, the rest of the body covered in parallel lines; the overall impression is of dark on light ground. Lid missing.
History note: C. Martin Robertson
Height: 8.4 cm
Width: 8.9 cm
Method of acquisition: Given
About -0730 BC - About -0700 BC
Late geometric - early Proto-Corinthian
Accession number: GR.3.2008
Primary reference Number: 166271
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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