ROMAN BONE PYXIS

III-IV century A. D.

Slightly conical bone pyxis with the intended interior sides to receive the bottom of the pyxis; the top cut back. The lid with same diameter and concentric moulding. Bottom with incised concentric lines. Body decorated with bands of four parallel lines with a row of “dot in a circle” in between. Slightly chipped at the edges, otherwise intact.
H. (with lid) 2.5″ (6.3 cm).
See similar pyxis: Davidson G.R. Corinth, vol XII, The Minor Objects. Princeton, 1952, p.136, cat. 964.