Bone pyxis (box with lid)
Unknown
1st half of 1st century CE · Bone · Greek and Roman Art
Most Roman pyxides made from pieces of animal bone are, like these examples, relatively plain and display a simple charm and elegance. They probably formed part of a lady's cosmetic or trinket set. The taller pyxis (2000.5a, b) may have been found in Rome, together with the rock crystal and silver spoon (2000.1) also displayed in this case.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 1st half of 1st century CE
- Medium
- Bone
- Culture
- Roman
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Carlos A. Picón, in memory of Lydia Mannara, 2004
