Classical World, Magna Graecia, southern Italy, Apulia, ca. 300 BCE. A fine pottery pyxis of spherical form featuring a red-figure depiction of a winged Nike - a Greek goddess who personified victory - on the lid and 2 horizontal registers of crested wave motif on the basin. The ancient goddess faces left, wearing a spiked diadem and elaborate coiffure that resemble a Lady of Fashion as her magnificent wings span outward and a palmette design embellishes the opposite side, all adorned with white-painted highlights. Used mostly by women to hold cosmetics, jewelry, and other important items, the vessel sits upon a tiered pedestal foot and is surmounted by a knob-like handle. A beautiful example that highlights the importance of the sea, female beauty, and victory in Ancient Greek culture! Size: 3.5" Diameter x 4.4" H (8.9 cm x 11.2 cm)

Provenance: private Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA collection; ex-East Coast, USA collection, acquired before 2002

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#176694

Bottom has been professionally repaired with light restoration and repainting over break lines. Chipping to rims of lid and base as well as handle of lid. Otherwise, in good condition with nice preservation of pigments and detail.