Pyxis
by Andonis Katanos
Title
Pyxis
Artist
Andonis Katanos
Medium
Photograph - Archaeological Photography
Description
Cosmetic container from the Geometric period. The precious oils, perfumes, cosmetic powders, paints and hair dyes were in use throughout the Minoan, Mycenaean, Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Imperial Roman periods. During the 8th and 7th centuries B.C, Ionians, Corinthians and Rhodians specialized in manifacturing vessels such as: aryballoi, alabastron, pyxis, jars, exaleiptron and various glass vessels. All these containers are connected with women's toilet. National Archaeological Museum Athens
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February 8th, 2013
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