NM Ant 1657 :: pyxis

Object description: Everted rim; two pairs of circular perforations on rim; somewhat elongated, globular body; flaring base. Fine, pink clay; semi-lustrous, black paint, misfired to red on one side. Rim and upper body painted; below this a chain pattern between bands; on belly a zone of metopes: crosshatched panels alternate with panels with vertical fish bone pattern, separated by vertical lines; at one place the fish bone pattern is replaced by a vertical row of lozenges; below another chain pattern between bands; lower body and base painted.

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