pyxis
Object NamePyxide
Made FromGlass
Date25 BCE-99 CE
Place MadeRoman Empire; probably Eastern Mediterranean
Techniquemillefiori or mosaic glass technique, lathe-cut
SizeOverall H: 4.3 cm, Diam: 4 cm, Th: 0.4 cm
Accession Number55.1.71 B
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Antikes Glas aus der Sammlung Ray Winfield Smith: Kurpfalzischen Museum Heidelberg
Glass from the Ancient World
Verres Antiques de la Collection R.W. Smith
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionTranslucent amethyst matrix with irregular chips of opaque white glass, weathering product on exterior has fallen away to reveal highly iridescent surface. Millefiori or mosaic glass technique and lathe-cut; a groove and slight flair elaborate the body just below the lip ridges.Provenance
Source
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982) - 1955-09-09
Former Collection
Eugène Mutiaux
