Terracotta pyxis (box), Classical, ca. 420–410 , Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H.: 3 1/4 in. ( cm), Vases

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Terracotta pyxis (box), Classical, ca. 420–410 , Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H.: 3 1/4 in. ( cm), Vases, Aphrodite attended by ladies. The representation here shows the typical Athenian lady surrounded by attendants holding caskets and vases for oil. Its significance is altered by the inscripitions, which identify Aphrodite as the seated figure and her companions as Peitho (Persuasion), Hygeia (Health), Eudaimonia (Good Fortune), Eukleia (Good Repute), Eunomia (Good Order), Paideia (Culture

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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