Corinth Object: KV 1274
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   KV 1274
Title:   MINIATURE POWDER PYXIS
Category:   Pottery
Category Code:   KV
Object Number:   1274
Description:   Miniature powder pyxis. High sides; lower edge slightly thickened, with several irregular grooves. Upper edge molded, with grooves.
Decoration:   Conventionalizing style. Bottom; black and red band and 2 black lines, side: black, red, and black lines.
Material:   Fine very pale brown clay. No visible inclusions.
Munsell Color:   10YR 8/4 (very pale brown)
Condition:   Complete profile. Five frgts., preserving complete profile and base. Worn paint.
Manufacture:   C22 WM.
Weight Description:   .022
Weight:   .022
Period:   5th c. B.C.
Provenance:   Corinth
Findspot Description:   Potters' Quarter. Circular stele shrine.
Bibliography:   Stillwell & Benson 1984, Corinth 15.3, cat. 1787
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Image: bw 1965 082 14