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Pinhead

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Round black opaque pinhead with three white stripes.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pinhead
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass
  • Dimensions: Height: 3/8 x 5/8 in. (1 x 1.5 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.194.539
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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