Pyxis with Putti in Relief
1st-2nd century CE
Description
Carved bone cylindrical pyxis (box) and fragmentary lid. The exterior of the pyxis is carved to represent two running erotes or putti with wings. One holds a mask, the other carries a rod. The interior of the pyxis is smooth. The body is cracked, and much of the lid is lost.
Dimensions
4.1 x 4 cm (1 5/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Provenance
[C. Dikran Kelekian, Ancient Arts, New York, 1983] sold; to The Alice Corinne McDaniel Collection, Department of the Classics, Harvard University (1983-2012), transfer; to the Harvard Art Museums, 2012.
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