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Fragment of Pyxis
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Fragment of Pyxis

Place of OriginAncient Rome, Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateEarly to mid-first century CE
DimensionsMax H: 1 3/4 in. (1.7 cm); Max W: 1 3/4 in. (1.7 cm)
MediumGold-band glass with wheel cutting
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.20
Not on View
DescriptionGold-band mosaic pattern formed in the following order from serpentine lengths of canes in green backed by opaque yellow and outlined in opaque white and purple, colorless encasing shattered gold leaf, and dark blue outlined in opaque white and purple, su DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of pyxis. Almost verti-cal rim, ground back on the outside to create a ledge for a fitted lid; vertical side with a rounded basal angle. On the exterior, two narrow horizontal grooves: one at the junction of the rim and side, the other just above the basal angle. TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the exterior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 602.
Gold-band Bottle
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
Pyxis with Lid
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Fragment of Bowl
Early to mid-first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE

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