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A Roman Marbled Cast Glass Pyxis
Estimate: $5,000-$7,000
Sold
$5,500
Live Auction
Antiquities and Ancient Art
Size
Height 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm).
Description
A Roman Marbled Cast Glass Pyxis
Circa 1st Century B.C.-1st Century A.D.
Height 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm).
Property from a New York Private Collection
Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Some deposits. Some restored fragments to rim and lid (see photos). Losses, pitting, and wear consistent with age. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images.
Provenance
Provenance:Private Collection, Richmond, United Kingdom, prior to 1980; thence by descent.Timeline Auctions, London, Antiquities & Ancient Art, 26 February-2 March 2019, Lot 217.