Glass mosaic pyxis with lid
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.
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