C. 6th Century BC

An interesting pottery lidded pyxis with a bulbous body decorated with bands of red and black. It has a short foot and a round lid with spooled knob handle.

Small chip to body and foot rim otherwise intact.  Collectors old description ticket included.

Ref: Similar example in The British Museum, Registration number 1863,0728.65.

Provenance: The collection of the late Sir Clinton Charles Donald Cory, 5th Baronet of Coryton. From  The Old Drury Lane, London, 20th December 1983.

Size: 70mm diam x 72mm height (with lid)