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ROMAN OR BYZANTINE STONE PYXIS WITH PUTTI.
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ROMAN OR BYZANTINE STONE PYXIS WITH PUTTI.
Estimate £4,500 - £9,000
Voluntary lot
Description
ROMAN OR BYZANTINE STONE PYXIS WITH PUTTI.
Ca. AD 400 - 600.
A stone pyxis with a cylindrical body spreading slightly towards the flat base, and a domed fluted lid surmounted by a conical knop. The sides are carved in low relief with two playful putti flanking a bird. The underside is decorated with concentric circles.
Size: 63.6mm x 40.5mm; Weight: 70.5g
Provenance: Private London collection; Previous property of a North American Gentleman, London,1990-2010.
This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
About the sale
FINE ANCIENT ART AND ANTIQUITIES - THE PRINCE COLLECTION
Auction location
Auction time
06/21/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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