One of five fragments of vases
One of five fragments of vases

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One of five fragments of vases

Islamic
y1939-78 a

Information

Title
One of five fragments of vases
Medium
Glass with cut ornament
Dimensions
6.8 x 6.3 x 1.3 cm (2 11/16 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
[Museum purchase]
Object Number
y1939-78 a
Place Collected

Egypt, Cairo

Culture
Islamic (culture or style)
Type
glassware, vases, fragments
Materials
glass
Subject
scrollwork, running ornament

Museum purchase in Cairo, presumably in 1939

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