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Pyxis of Čierne Kľačany
The Pyxis of Čierne Kľačany (Slovak: "Čiernokľačianska pyxida") is an oval-shaped jewel box (i.e. a pyxis) made of ivory. Several fragments were found in an intact tomb near the village of Čierne Kľačany in Slovakia in 1974 by a group of boys and locals. The artifact was subsequently reconstructed from the fragments.
History.
The artifact is dated from the end of the 9th century, although it was probably made in the 4th century. There are only a few
Čierne Kľačany
Čierne Kľačany is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, of Slovakia. It is best known for the archeological find of the Pyxis of Čierne Kľačany.
History.
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1209.
Geography.
The municipality lies at an altitude of 190 metres and covers an area of 10.977 km². It has a population of about 1,120 people.
Ethnicity.
The population is roughly 99% Slovak.
Facilities.
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