Fragment

Byzantine

6th–7th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Fragment
Date: 6th–7th century
Culture: Byzantine
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: Overall: 3 3/16 x 2 3/8 x 15/16 in. (8.1 x 6 x 2.4 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of George D. Pratt, 1931
Object Number: 31.18.4
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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