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Pyx

c. 1250

France, Limousin, Limoges, Gothic period, mid-13th century

Medium
gilded copper, champlevé enamel
Measurements
Overall: 8.3 x 10.4 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1952.328
Public Domain
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Location
106C Medieval Treasury
Print
A gilded copper vessel features a cylindrical base and conical lid topped with a ball and cross. Deep blue enamel patterns the surface with repeating circles containing four-pointed yellow and green designs, accented by small red and blue circles. Metal loops extend from the sides. Worn gold is visible throughout, interlaced with a dark green patina that highlights the vessel's aged texture and craftsmanship.

Pyx

c. 1250

France, Limousin, Limoges, Gothic period, mid-13th century

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