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Fragment of Pyxis
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Fragment of Pyxis

Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 1/2 in. (6.1 cm); Max W: 1 7/8 in. (4.6 cm)
MediumPolychrome striped mosaic (ribbon)
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.177
Not on View
DescriptionEach section, from the outer edge to its center, consists of serpentine lengths of greenish-gold outlined in opaque white, green outlined in dark brown, and blue encasing opaque white. DESCRIPTION Three joining fragments of side and bottom of Pyxis. Vestiges of a vertical side; rounded basal angle; flat bottom. Meandering-strip mosaic pattern formed from large sections of a single composite cane. This pattern is repeated over the vessel. TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and sagged; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 395.

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