Red Figure, Pyxis Large

Style: Greek Red Figure Style.
Function: A pyxis was often used as a cosmetic container or as a gift for brides, given by their fathers on their wedding day and filled with cosmetics, trinkets and/or jewelry.
Figures: Figures involve preparation and arrangement for wedding. Shows back and front figures on Pyxis..
Size: 22 cm (9 inches) high
Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making.

Information

• Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
• Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
• Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

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All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund
All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver