Inventory Number: | P 7539 | |
Section Number: | Ρ 275 | |
Title: | Red Figure Pyxis Fragment | |
Category: | Pottery | |
Description: | From a broad shallow pyxis, Type II; lid has gently domed top, projecting horizontal flange (largely broken away); short vertical flange moulded to fit inside and over edge of pyxis wall. Concave outer edge of this flange reserved. Preserved is a winged Eros, squatting, facing left, holding a mirror out to a figure of which only the left arm is preservd. At the right, a draped figure wearing a chiton, moves left, holding in her outstretched right hand a box from which falls an embroidered scarf. Head and shoulder of this figure missing. Behind her, the end of a cushioned couch. The arm of the figure missing at the left is painted white; also the figure of Eros, except for his wings. Added clay for a band around the head of Eros. Faint traces also of added clay on the wings and the mirror suggest that details (feathers, etc.) were added in relief. Early Kertch style. | |
Context: | Mixed fill. | |
Negatives: | Leica | |
Dimensions: | Diam. (vertical flange) ca. 0.15; Max. Dim. 0.07 | |
Date: | 24 April 1936 | |
Section: | Ρ | |
Grid: | Ρ:20/ΜΘ | |
Period: | Greek | |
Bibliography: | Agora XXX, no. 1047, pl. 100. | |
References: | Publication: Agora XXX Publication Page: Agora 30, s. 297, p. 278 Publication Page: Agora 30, s. 392, p. 373 Publication Page: Agora 30, s. 538 Image: 2000.01.1071 (Leica P 7539) Object: Agora XXX, no. 1047 Card: P 7539 Card: P 7539 |