Miniature Attic black-figure lidded-box (pyxis) decorated with birds
Maker: Attributed to the Swan Group
Medium:Wheel-thrown earthenware, slip-painted
Geography: Made in Athens, Greece; findspot unknown
Date: about 570-550 BC
Period: Greek Archaic period
Object number: 919.5.88.A
Credit Line: Sigmund Samuel Collection
Gallery Location:Gallery of Greece
DescriptionThe base of the lidded box (tripod-pyxis) is supported by three wide feet and on each of these is a crudely painted swan (in silhouette rather than true black-figure technique). On the lid are six similar swans. Beazley attributed this vase to the Swan Group of vase painters.
