421. An Italian round box in porphyry, yellow gold, gilt metal and a micromosaic plaque representing the waterfalls of Tivoli and the temple of the Sibyl, Rome 19th century, the box of later date. An Italian gold and gilt-mounted porphyry and micromosaic box, Rome 19th century, the box of later date of circular form, depicting the waterfalls at Tivoli with the temple of the Sibyl and figures, with gold rim border, 8.5cm wide, 4cm high (3in wide, 1 1/2in high) Tivoli is an Italian city located in the Lazio region built near the waterfalls of the Aniene River, and was founded in 1215 BC. Celebrated for construction of Emperor Hadrian villa at the beginning of the 2nd century, as well as numerous temples and aqueducts, the city attracted the Grand Tourists in the 18th and 19th century fascinated by the beauty of the site and by the new archaeological discoveries that brought to light many ancient remains including Hadrian's villa.