Gem: Head of Persian woman
Gem: Head of Persian woman
Gem: Head of Persian woman
Gem: Head of Persian woman

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Gem: Head of Persian woman

y1943-37

Information

Title
Gem: Head of Persian woman
Medium
Amethyst glass
Dimensions
1.3 x 0.8 cm (1/2 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum Collection
Object Number
y1943-37
Period
ancient European styles and periods
Type
ornament, gems
Materials
glass
Subject
heads, women

Unknown provenance; with the Museum by at least 1943

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