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Pyxis: GR.49.1865

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Current Location: Gallery 21

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Description

Skyphoid pyxis, with women's heads

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 0.16 m
Height: 0.107 m
Height: 0.17 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1865) by Babington, C., Professor

Dating

Classical
-330 - -320

Materials used in production

Clay

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Identification numbers

Accession number: GR.49.1865
Primary reference Number: 65803
Oldmuseumnumber: G253
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 19 October 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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