concept   pyxis
culture   Western culture
statement   The pyxis is a small cylindrical container historically used by ancient Greeks and Romans for storing valuable items in Western culture.

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1 pyxis Modern Western Culture In modern Western culture, the term 'pyxis' is more commonly associated with a genus of small sea snails. 1
2 pyxis Modern Western countries A pyxis is often associated with a cylindrical container used in laboratory settings for holding specimens or reagents, typically made of plastic or glass. 1
3 pyxis Western culture A pyxis is a small cylindrical container used in ancient Greece and Rome to store cosmetics or jewelry. 1
4 pyxis Western culture Pyxides are small cylindrical containers used by ancient Greeks and Romans to store cosmetics, jewelry, or other valuable items. 1