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Greece, Attic · 400–300 BCE · Cleveland Museum of Art
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Pyxides came in a huge variety of sizes, shapes, and materials in the ancient world. Images of pyxides in Greek art often show them being used by women, which has led scholars to believe that they may have been used to hold jewelry or cosmetics. This pyxis is one of few surviving examples made from stone, signifying that it may have had an elite owner. This vessel has a threaded lid, like a modern mason jar, allowing it to be tightly sealed.
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