Caption

Pyxis lid, 2nd century BC, Southern Italy, vessel lid, weight 0.25 kg, height 6 cm, diameter 10.9 cm, A wide, rounded ceramic object with a domed top and a flared base sits against a plain background. The surface shows a weathered texture with irregular patches of lighter residue and areas of smoother wear. The piece displays earthy tones including tan, beige, and light brown, with spots of off-white and pale gray scuffing. The shape features concentric ridges on the dome and a pronounced rim midway, with subtle imperfections and small chips along the edges. The background appears uniform and gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A00_225

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Rights managed

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33.8Mb (2.5Mb) / 14.0in x 9.4in / 4194 x 2814 (300dpi)

Keywords

Pyxis lid 2nd century BC Southern Italy vessel lid weight 0.25 kg height 6 cm diameter 10.9 cm wide rounded ceramic object domed top flared base sits plain background surface weathered texture irregular patches lighter residue areas smoother wear piece displays earthy tones tan beige light brown spots off-white pale gray scuffing shape features concentric ridges dome pronounced rim midway subtle imperfections small chips edges background uniform gray.