Roman Lead Lidded Pyxis / Cosmetic Holdeer

**Originally Listed At $200**

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A charming pyxis, a round box with a separate lid. It bears similarities to a lekanis, a low, lidded bowl, but lacks the twin handles and broad foot that most scholars attribute to a lekanis. The pyxis form is found throughout the ancient Near East and the Classical world: a rounded vessel with small fitted lid, originally made to hold cosmetics, trinkets, or jewelry. Later Christian examples were made to hold the Host. Size with lid: 2.55" W x 1.75" H (6.5 cm x 4.4 cm)

Provenance: private Schroeder collection, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, acquired before 1970

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Condition Report: Piece has pale patina and encrusted deposits. The base is intact. The lower part of the lid has losses as shown, especially on one side.