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Pyxis of al-Mughira and Basin (Baptistère de Saint Louis)
Pyxis of al-Mughira and Basin (Baptistère de Saint Louis)
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1
The surface is filled with objects, people, and designs in a crowded and congested way.
d) busy
c) horror vacuum
a) horror pyxis
b) horror vacui
2
ThePyxis of al-Mughira is made out of
Volcanic Tuff
Ivory
Diorite
Alabaster
3
No Islamic inscriptions
is a
clue that it may have been made for ______________.
someone who was not a Muslim
its profusion of abstract and vegetal motifs
its use in baptizing French royalty
its display of metalwork
4
The ceremonial purpose and impressive metalwork of
Basin
reflects Islamic cultural...
acceptance of pagan icons.
reverence for leaders.
adaptation of Indian metallurgy.
blending with Christian influences.
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Scenes of courtly life and hunting depicted here are reminiscent of scenes depicted on...
Kashan’s Ardabil Carpet
The Umayyad Pyxis of al-Mughira
Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace
The Frontispiece of the Codex Mendoza
