Attic lidded pyxis, Geometric Period, c. mid 8th century BC (terracotta)

The circular body with gently rounded sides, decorated in dark brown glaze with geometric patterns including swastikas, chevrons, zigzags, dotted circles with rays, the underside of the base with concentric circles between wavy dotted bands, the interior lip with concentric circles and four attachment holes, the slightly raised lid with three horses standing foursquare in the middle, each with dotted lines running along their ridged manes, down their backs and tails, the lid decorated with bands of concentric circles, dots, zigzags and swastikas, a large circular hole at the centre, four attachment holes at the edge conforming to those on the body