Fragment of Pyxis Lid
Fragment of Pyxis Lid
Place of OriginProbably Italy, most likely found in Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsH: 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); Diam: 2 3/8 in. (6.1 cm)
MediumMarbled mosaic glass, molded and ground
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.657
Not on View
DescriptionMarbled mosaic pattern formed from large polygonal sections of a single cane in a golden-brown ground with random opaque white streaks and opaque white spirals.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and top of lid from a small Pyxis. Upperside slightly convex, underside flat; almost vertical rim with a slight inward curve and a rounded edge.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Early to mid-first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Early to mid-first century CE
Early to mid-first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
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