Round box with lid made of brownish marble. The side wall decorated all around with a very finely cut andposed relief frieze of bacchanalian and pastoral scenes. On the lid an equally finely cut frieze, with a golden handle knob, which is decorated with a stylised blossom. A masterly work of antique miniature art, such as could probably be found in senatorial households! Intact. Height 4 cm. Diameter 4.3 cm. Provenance: South German private collection. Condition: II +Provenance: South German private collection.