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Pyxis with the martyrdom of St Menas of Alexandria, 6th century. Artist: Unknown

Pyxis with the martyrdom of St Menas of Alexandria, 6th century. Artist: Unknown

2-605-322 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Pyxis with the martyrdom of St Menas of Alexandria (285 – c. 309). It was made in Egypt, and probably used as a reliquary. St Menas deliberately announced his faith in order to be martyred after receiving a vision. From the British Museum's collection, 6th century.

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  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer
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World Africa Egypt Al Iskandarīyah Alexandria

  1. 31 12 56 N , 029 57 19 E
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4356x4039
File Size : 51,545kb

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  1. 2AQK10
  1. 7A
  1. 0370003400
  1. 2-605-322
  1. 2605322
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