Cup Rim

Coptic

6th–7th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Cup Rim
Date: 6th–7th century
Geography: Made in Byzantine Egypt
Culture: Coptic
Medium: Elephant ivory
Dimensions: Overall: 2 1/4 x 7/16 x 1/16 in. (5.7 x 1.1 x 0.1 cm)
Classification: Ivories-Elephant
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.92
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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