Column

probably early 15th century

Not on view

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Title: Column
Date: probably early 15th century
Geography: Possibly made in Egypt, Cairo
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: L. 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm)
Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.2 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
Object Number: 18.2.12
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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