Vase Catalog Number: Philadelphia 30-41-1

Decoration:

The body is divided into panels containing meanders, swastikas, checkerboard patterns, herringbone patterns and simple hatching. The bottom of the pyxis is decorated with an elaborate pattern--a curved swastika in the center of radiating circles filled with double lozenges. The effect is flame-like. Four horses stand side-by-side on the lid. They are painted black with reserved rectangular panels on their chests painted with dot-filled diamonds.

Collection History:

The pyxis was purchased by Georges Nicole for the University Museum, Philadelphia, in 1930.

Condition:

The surface of the pyxis is worn and faded.

Sources Used:

Dohan 1930, 11-14, pl. 4

(Kathleen Krattenmaker)