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Pyx

13th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pyx
  • Date: 13th century
  • Geography: Made in Limoges, France
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Champlevé enamel, gilded copper, and glass paste cabochons
  • Dimensions: Overall: 3 11/16 x 3 3/16 x 2 3/4 in. (9.4 x 8.1 x 7 cm)
  • Classification: Enamels-Champlevé
  • Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
  • Object Number: 32.100.280
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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