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Ivory Pyx (Box)
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Elaborately carved from a section of an elephant’s tusk, this ivory pyx (Greek for "box") depicts a number of New Testament scenes, namely the Annunciation, Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, Christ raising Lazarus, and Christ healing the blind man. It also depicts a Christian altar with chalices, possibly indicating the box’s use in a liturgical context.
| Artist / Maker | Byzantium |
|---|---|
| Date | 500s |
| Culture / Origin | Byzantium |
| Medium | ivory |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Overall: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Ivory |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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