One of two core-formed loom-weights
One of two core-formed loom-weights

Currently not on view

One of two core-formed loom-weights,

2nd–4th century CE

Roman
y1986-45.2

Information

Title
One of two core-formed loom-weights
Dates

2nd–4th century CE

Medium
Glass
Dimensions
6.9 x 3.5 cm (2 11/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Torkom Demirjian
Object Number
y1986-45.2
Place Made

Eastern Mediterranean

Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
loom weights, glass
Materials
glass
Techniques
core-forming
Subject
herringbone

Given to the Museum in 1986 by Mr and Mrs Torkom Demirjian

IIIF manifest

The International Image Interoperability Framework, or IIIF, is an open standard for delivering high-quality, attributed digital objects online at scale. Visit iiif.io to learn more.

Open API URL

Our API is generally designed to provide programmatic access to the Museum's collections data for applications that require regular updates and/or the ability to dynamically query and filter the data via the endpoints provided.

Share your feedback with us

The Museum regularly researches its objects and their collecting histories, updating its records to reflect new information. We also strive to catalogue works of art using language that is consistent with how people, subjects, artists, and cultures describe themselves. As this effort is ongoing, the Museum’s records may be incomplete or contain terms that are no longer acceptable. We welcome your feedback, questions, and additional information that you feel may be useful to us. Email us at collectionsinfo@princeton.edu.

Explore More

Celebrating American Art at Princeton

Princeton Collects

Mosaic Restaurant