Pyxis Collection

Hydra constellations, 1829 C016 / 4412
Hydra constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Lady seated with her umbrella, footstool, and pyxis, or jewel box, from a Greek vase (engraving)
5200822 Lady seated with her umbrella, footstool, and pyxis, or jewel box, from a Greek vase (engraving) by English School

Ciborium, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Ciborium, 1850. Item from an Exhibition of Ancient and Medieval Art in London:.Pyx or ciborium, the vessel in which the consecrated wafer was kept...It has small enamels

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Flat-tailed Tortoise (Pyxis planicauda), Captive. Critically endangered Date: 08/11/2011

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Flat-tailed Tortoise (Pyxis planicauda), Captive. Critically endangered Date: 08/11/2011

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 7th-6th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 7th-6th century BCE

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 450-440 BCE. Creator: Euaion Painter
Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 450-440 BCE

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 580-570 BCE. Creator: Ampersand Painter
Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 580-570 BCE

Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 300-270 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 300-270 BCE. A work made of terracotta, with silhouette decoration

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 730-720 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 730-720 BCE

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 430-420 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 430-420 BCE

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 1st century

The Head Rising Up, 1866 (woodcut)
3726018 The Head Rising Up, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.8x15.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Group of toilet and writing utensils (ivory)
FIT111290 Group of toilet and writing utensils (ivory) by Roman, (1st century AD); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; out of copyright

Two pyx with reliefs depicting the resurrection of Lazarus
XIR232662 Two pyx with reliefs depicting the resurrection of Lazarus and Christ healing a man born blind, 6th-7th century (ivory)

Priestess, c. 2nd century BC (bronze)
CH429882 Priestess, c.2nd century BC (bronze) by Etruscan; height: 20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: said to have been found at the Sactuary of Diana)

Female utensils and trinkets (engraving)
5200827 Female utensils and trinkets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female utensils and trinkets, Grecian fans, made of feathers, or leaves)

Athena with a cist, Roman copy of a 4th century BC original (marble)
XIR183338 Athena with a cist, Roman copy of a 4th century BC original (marble) by Cephisodotus, (4th century BC) (after); Louvre, Paris

Pyxis with Lid, late Middle Kingdom to Early New Kingdom, c
490735 Pyxis with Lid, late Middle Kingdom to Early New Kingdom, c.1901-1525 BC (turquoise faience with black decoration) by Egyptian School; 11x8.3x8.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Box (Pyxis) in the Form of a Composite Capital, 305-30 BC (pale robin
500069 Box (Pyxis) in the Form of a Composite Capital, 305-30 BC (pale robin s-egg blue faience) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); Box: 11.4x10.8x2 Lid

Attic lidded pyxis, Geometric Period, c. mid 8th century BC (terracotta)
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Athena with a cist, Roman copy of a 4th century BC original (marble)
BEN37336 Athena with a cist, Roman copy of a 4th century BC original (marble) by Cephisodotus, (4th century BC) (after); height: 140 cm; Louvre, Paris

Torches, tripods, cista, pyxis, simpulum, patera and consecrated cake (engraving)
5200889 Torches, tripods, cista, pyxis, simpulum, patera and consecrated cake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torches, tripods, cista, pyxis, simpulum)

Crucifixion (oil on panel)
BRN158911 Crucifixion (oil on panel) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Pyx with a relief depicting the pleasures of courtly life
XIR157915 Pyx with a relief depicting the pleasures of courtly life, inscribed with the name Al-Mughira, son of the Caliph Abd-al-Rahman III, Umayyad Period, from Cordoba

Pyx with a relief depicting the pleasures of courtly life
XIR199105 Pyx with a relief depicting the pleasures of courtly life, inscribed with the name Al-Mughira, son of the Caliph Abd-al-Rahman III, Umayyad Period, from Cordoba

Pyx, French, ca. 1250. Creator: Unknown
Pyx, French, ca. 1250

Six-Sided Pyx, Late Roman, 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Six-Sided Pyx, Late Roman, 3rd century

Pyxis, c964 AD, (1881). Creator: M Sullivan
Pyxis, c964 AD, (1881). Etching of a small cylindrical ivory box made in the mid 10th century, at Medina Azahara, Cordoba, Spain

Pyxis (compass box), 3-2 century BC. Artist: Ancient jewelry
Pyxis (compass box), 3-2 century BC. Found in the collection of Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis

Pyxis, 4th-3th century BC. Artist: Scythian Art
Pyxis, 4th-3th century BC. Found in the collection of Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis

Greek pyxide, 9th-8th century BC. A cylindrical, flat-bottomed box. Located in the Louvre, Paris

Greek Pyxis, (Cosmetic Box), Women performing domestic tasks, Athens, c460BC-450 BC

Pyxis with the martyrdom of St Menas of Alexandria, 6th century
Pyxis with the martyrdom of St Menas of Alexandria (285 ? c. 309). It was made in Egypt, and probably used as a reliquary

Ivory box showing Daniel in the lions den, 6th century
Ivory box (pyxis) made in Egypt (?), showing Daniel in the lions den, 6th-7th century. From the British Museums collection

Procession of musicians on a steatite pyxis, 8th century BC
Procession of musicians on a steatite pyxis, Phoenician work and found at the Burnt Palace in Nimrud, 8th century BC

Pyxis decorated. Geometric period. Greece
Greek Art. Geometric perios. Pyxis decorated with geometric motifs and lid topped with figures of horses. Greece. Kerameikos Museum. Athens

Hydra constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

Corinthian Round-Bodied Pyxis; Perhaps by the Chimaera Painter, Greek (Corinthian), active 600 - 575 B.C.; Greece (Corinth); about 570 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 21.7 x Diam

Spherical Pyxis with Pedestal Foot of the Syros Type; Unknown; Greece, Cyclades, Europe; 2700 - 2200 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 12.7 x W: 15.2 cm (5 x 6 in.)

Cylindrical Pyxis; Unknown; Greece, Cycaldes, Europe; 2800 - 2700 B.C.; Marble; Object: H: 6.5 x Diam. (shoulder): 9.2 cm (2 9/16 x 3 5/8 in.), Object (rim): Diam.: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)

Spool Pyxis with Lid; Unknown; Greece, Cyclades, Europe; 2700 - 2200 B.C.; Marble; Object (with lid): H: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.), Object (body): H: 3.3 cm (1 1/4 in.)

Cylindrical Pyxis and Lid of the Grotta-Pelos Group; Unknown; Greece, Cyclades, Europe; 3000 - 2800 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 16.4 x Diam.: 14 cm (6 7/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

Spherical Pyxis and Lid; Unknown; Greece, Cyclades, Europe; 2700 - 2200 B.C.; Marble; Object (with lid): H: 7.6 x Diam. (body): 11.7 cm (3 x 4 5/8 in.), Object (lid): Diam.: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)

Planetary nebula NGC 2818 in the southern constellation of Pyxis (The Compass). Glowing layers and shell of gas were created when a star shed its outer layers into space after running out of nuclear

Cinerary Pyxis or jar with lid. Greek burial jar circa 8th Century BC Athens, Greece

Zamora Pyxis. 946. This pyxis has a notice explaining

Pyxis. Corinthian Style. Black-Figured
Pyxis. Corinthian style. Black-figured attic ceramic with sphinx decoration. Archaic Greek art. Ceramics

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In ancient Greece, the pyxis was not just a simple container for personal objects; it was a symbol of elegance and sophistication. This captivating engraving showcases a lady seated gracefully with her umbrella, footstool, and pyxis - or jewel box - in hand. The attention to detail is astounding as every line on the vase tells a story. The geometric patterns adorning this particular pyxis transport us back to the Greek Geometric period, and is fascinating how such intricate designs were meticulously crafted by unknown creators over 2, 500 years ago. Their skillful hands transformed these containers into works of art that have stood the test of time. As we gaze upon this miniature masterpiece from 300-270 BCE, we are reminded of the Hydra constellations that grace its surface. These celestial beings seem to dance across the pyxis, adding an ethereal touch to its already enchanting presence. From 730-720 BCE to as late as the 1st century CE, various artists left their mark on these vessels. Each creator brought their unique style and flair to their work, leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate us today. The pyxis served not only as storage but also as an expression of one's status and taste. Its delicate form and exquisite decoration made it highly sought after by those who appreciated beauty in all its forms. This collection of pyxides offers us a glimpse into ancient Greek society - where craftsmanship met functionality and artistry merged with practicality. They remind us that even everyday objects can hold immense cultural significance if given proper care and attention. So let us marvel at these remarkable artifacts from centuries past - symbols of creativity, ingenuity, and timeless beauty preserved for generations to come.