Bidspirit auction | ROMAN PALE BLUE GLASS PYXIS

ROMAN PALE BLUE GLASS PYXIS - Ca. AD 100 - 300. A mould-blown pale blue glass pyxis exhibiting a cylindrical form with a slightly concave base. The sides are embellished with vertical channels. The flat rim complements the opening of the pyxis. A pyxis was a container for storing cosmetics, jewellery, or other valuable items. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum Number 1873,0820.427. Size: 30mm x 90mm; Weight: 135g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.