Intaglio

Byzantine

6th century

Not on view

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Title: Intaglio
Date: 6th century
Culture: Byzantine
Medium: Rock crystal
Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/16 x 7/8 x 3/16in. (2.7 x 2.2 x 0.5cm)
Classification: Lapidary Work-Crystal
Credit Line: Gift of Miriam N. Rosen, 2002
Object Number: 2002.483.8
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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