Public domain
Pixis of copper, decorated with enamel
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Pixis of gilded copper and champlevé enamel. The body is cylindrical. The conical lid has a circular opening at the top. The lid is hinged to the body and has a closure on the opposite side, with two eyes on the body into which a pin can be inserted to close it. The lid is decorated with a vine motif ending in three flowers. The body features a spiral leaf ornament. Only traces of light and dark blue enamel and gilding are visible.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit linePixis van koper, versierd met email. c. 1250 - c. 1275. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
