Glass mosaic pyxis with lid

Roman

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 168


The pyxis, a small cylindrical container with a lid, is a relatively rare type of cast-glass vessel; Moore probably acquired this example for that reason. The marbled pattern, formed from serpentine lengths of canes (rods) in different colors and mixed with white, imitates the appearance of more valuable luxury pieces. Streaks of yellow evoke the effect of gold leaf encased in colorless glass, the technique used to create gold-band glass.

Glass mosaic pyxis with lid, Glass, Roman

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Glass mosaic pyxis with lid, Glass, Roman
Glass mosaic pyxis with lid, Glass, Roman

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