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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Pyzis of al-Mughira

Pyxis of al-Mughira from Medina al-Zahra
Near Cordoba, Spain
Ivory
968
Belonged to al-Mughira, the younger son of Abd al-Rahman III
The inscription carved at the base of the lid is a prayer for the prince's well-being
anonymous ivory carver
decorated with animals and hunters
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