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Pyxis of Zamora
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The Pyxis of Zamora is a carved ivory casket (pyx) that dates from the Caliphate of Córdoba. It is now in the National Archaeological Museum of Spain in Madrid, Spain.
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Pyxis of Zamora | |
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Bote de Zamora | |
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Material | Elephant ivory |
Created | Before 964 CE |
Period/culture | Caliphate of Córdoba |
Present location | National Archaeological Museum (Madrid) |
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The object is around 18 centimetres (7.1 in) in height with a diameter of 10.3 centimetres (4.1 in).[1]