Seltene reliefverzierte Marmor-Pyxis, römisch, 1. Jhdt. v. Chr. - 1. Jhdt. n. Chr.
26.06.2023 10:00UTC +01:00
Classic
Starting price
5000EUR € 5 000 
| Auctioneer | Hermann Historica | 
|---|---|
| Event location | Germany, Grasbrunn / München | 
| Buyer Premium | 25 % | 
Archive
The auction is completed. No bids can be placed anymore.

ID 986951 
Lot 5083  | Seltene reliefverzierte Marmor-Pyxis, römisch, 1. Jhdt. v. Chr. - 1. Jhdt. n. Chr.
Estimate value
€ 5 000 
Provenienz: Süddeutsche Privatsammlung.
A rare and charming Roman marble pyxis, 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
Round box with lid made of brownish marble. The side wall decorated all around with a very finely cut and composed relief frieze of bacchanalian and pastoral scenes. On the lid an equally finely cut frieze, with a golden handle knob, which is decorated with a stylised blossom. A masterly work of antique miniature art, such as could probably be found in senatorial households! Intact. Height 4 cm. Diameter 4.3 cm.
Provenance: South German private collection.
Condition: II +
| Place of origin: | Roman Empire | 
|---|
| Place of origin: | Roman Empire | 
|---|
| Address of auction | Hermann Historica Bretonischer Ring 3 85630 Grasbrunn / München Germany | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preview | 
 | ||||||||||||||
| Phone | +49 (0)89 5472 649 0 | ||||||||||||||
| Fax | +49 (0)89 5472 64999 | ||||||||||||||
| Buyer Premium | 25 % | ||||||||||||||
| Conditions of purchase | Conditions of purchase | ||||||||||||||
| Business hours | Business hours 
 | 



