Footed Pyx Used as a Reliquary
Unknown
14th century
Medium
Gilded pewter over a wood core, gilt copper, gemstones
Dimensions
20.3 × 10.8 cm (8 × 4 1/4 in.)
Classification
wood
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
88425
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...