Pyx from Ars
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Description:
Pyx of cylindrical shape and conical base, topped by a cruciform reason. Highlight for the cromatic wealth of enamel, as well as the bottom and ornamental figuration are enameled. The decoration bases in a succession of big medallions on the piece base and the cover, on the interior of which represent angelic figures, of half body. The rest of the surface is decorated with vegetal elements.
Precious metals
c. 1220-1240
12.5 x 9 x 7.4 cm
Purchase, 1906
Inventory number:
012107-000
Century: 13th
Subject: Religion
Repoussé, chased and gilded copper, with applied champlevé enamel
From the church of Sant Martí d'Ars (Les Valls de Valira, Alt Urgell).
