Thread

Greek or Roman

1st century CE

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Thread
Period: Early Imperial
Date: 1st century CE
Culture: Greek or Roman
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: container: 3/8 × 2 × 1/16 in. (1 × 5.1 × 0.1 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: Purchase, 1895
Object Number: 95.16.8
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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