Pinhead

Roman

Not on view

Yellow and blue oval pinhead.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Pinhead
Culture: Roman
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: Height: 5/16 x 1 in. (0.8 x 2.5 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.194.540
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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