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Pyx, Container for Eucharist

1930.03.0001

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Artifact Identification Pyx, Container for Eucharist   (1930.03.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Medieval, 13th century
Culture N/A
Location On Exhibitin the Europe exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 10.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 6.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.2 cm
Weight 216 g
Measuring Remarks Depth equals thickness.
Materials Metal--Bronze, Glass--Enamel
Manufacturing Processes Enamelled--Champlevé
Munsell Color Information moderate Blue (Hue 5 B P 4/6 ) -ns Moderate Bluish Green ( 5 B G 6/6) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

OBJECT IS GOLD AND BLUE. Decorated with etched angels and stylized floral designs.
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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