Glass Fragment

9th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Glass Fragment
Date: 9th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt or Iraq
Medium: Glass; stained and luster-painted
Dimensions: H. 1 1/2" (3.8 cm)
L. 1" (2.5 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Saeed Motamed, 1974
Object Number: 1974.371.13
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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