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Pyxis of al -Mughira, 968

-made of ivory

-flowering of small objects in Cordoba for aspirations of being cultural

-used in art world to hold perfumes etc. (secular)

-labeled with inscription of artist, date, patron etc.- very formulaic

-extremely high relief- beautiful effect of light and dark

-dematerialized- seems light and airy

-royal motif, animals, courtly party, paradisical, allude to royalty, prosperity, comfort of owner--all with idealic quality



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