Hinge

5th–8th century

Not on view

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Title: Hinge
Date: 5th–8th century
Geography: From Palestine, Sbaita
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Ht. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
D. 3/16 in. (0.5 cm)
Wt. 0.1 oz. (2.8 g)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Gift of H. Dunscombe Colt, 1937
Object Number: 37.75.34
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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