Nikosthenic pyxides

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Ancient Greek vessel type named after the potter Nikosthenes. It features a domed lid with finial, a body shaped like an inverted bell set on a short stem, and a flaring foot for support.
Nikosthenic pyxides
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024