Pinhead

Roman

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Title: Pinhead
Culture: Roman
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: Height: 1/4 x 1/2 in. (0.6 x 1.3 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.194.545
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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