The representation here shows the typical Athenian lady surrounded by attendants holding caskets and vases for oil. Its significance is altered by the inscriptions, which identify Aphrodite as the seated figure and her companions as Peitho (Persuasion), Hygeia (Health), Eudaimonia (Good Fortune), Eukleia (Good Repute), Eunomia (Good Order), Paidia (Play). The pyxis was undoubtedly a wedding gift.
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[Until 1909, with Jean P. Lambros, Athens]; acquired in 1909, purchased from J.P. Lambros.
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