About this 3D model

Culture: Italy. | Material: Mineral,Silica,Quartz,Rock crystal, Metal,Copper alloy (gilded) . | Accession No: HCM 153. | Current Location: The Hunt Museum Limerick. | Dimensions (cm): H 13.25; Diam. (at base) 2.9 Description: A pyx of rock crystal with heavily copper-gilt mounts. It is six-sided with a hinged lid and circular base. There are decorated gilt mounts at the bottom and rim and on the lid rim. There is a crucifix set in the centre of the lid. A pyx is a vessel in which consecrated bread is kept. Probably Venetian. Date Made: 16th century AD