Islamic ArtMetalmid- to late13th centuryPyxis Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics and the Entry into Jerusalem with Christ Riding a Donkey is a metal from Syria created in mid- to late13th century using brass; hammered, engraved, inlaid with silver measuring (a+b): H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm) Diam. 4 1/16 in. (10.3… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Brass; hammered, engraved, inlaid with silver |
| Dimensions | (a+b): H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm) Diam. 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm) Wt. 13.9 oz. (394.1 g) |
| Classification | Metal |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1971 |
| Date | mid- to late13th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Syria. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Pyxis Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics and the Entry into Jerusalem with Christ Riding a Donkey?
Pyxis Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics and the Entry into Jerusalem with Christ Riding a Donkey is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Pyxis Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics and the Entry into Jerusalem with Christ Riding a Donkey created?
Pyxis Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics and the Entry into Jerusalem with Christ Riding a Donkey dates to mid- to late13th century.
What material is Pyxis Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics and the Entry into Jerusalem with Christ Riding a Donkey made from?
Pyxis Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics and the Entry into Jerusalem with Christ Riding a Donkey is crafted from brass; hammered, engraved, inlaid with silver.
Where does Pyxis Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics and the Entry into Jerusalem with Christ Riding a Donkey originate?
Pyxis Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics and the Entry into Jerusalem with Christ Riding a Donkey originates from Syria.
Is Pyxis Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics and the Entry into Jerusalem with Christ Riding a Donkey in the public domain?
Pyxis Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics and the Entry into Jerusalem with Christ Riding a Donkey is in the public domain and can be freely used.