Inlay

Roman, Cypriot

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Title: Inlay
Culture: Roman, Cypriot
Medium: Bone
Dimensions: Other: 1/16 x 1 1/8 in. (0.2 x 0.1 x 2.9 cm)
Classifications: Miscellaneous-Bone, Ivory
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.5190
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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