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Pyxes

Scope note

Use for Christian liturgical vessels used to hold the reserved Host on the altar or to carry the Eucharist to the sick. Distinguished from "monstrances," which are vessels used to display the Host, either on the altar or in procession.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300083008

Broader Terms used

<liturgical containers>

Term used for

pix
pixes
pyxides

Equivalent Terms used

pyx

Created

13yrs ago

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