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PYXIS & LID

PYXIS & LID

Medium
In 2 parts, with incised lines, black, white & red, pottery
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1893
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
In 2 parts, with incised lines, black, white & red, pottery
Accession Number
163.1-2-D1A
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1893
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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