Box for cosmetics

Pyxis
In Greek antiquity, a pyxis was a box used to store cosmetic items. It could be made from a variety of materials, including pottery. This flat, circular box was made in Athens, in what is known as the ‘Geometric’ period, after the superbly precise geometrical decorations with which vases were painted. In this case, the ornamentation consists of lines, bands, and an encircling meander pattern as the primary motif. The lid is embellished with the figures of two small horses, which serve as a handle.