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Fragment

Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two fragments, mosaic glass cemented with the original plaster by which they were affixed to a wall, Egypt, Roman period, found at Behnesa (Oxyrrhynchus) during the excavations of 1903-04


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Fragment
  • Fragment
Materials and techniques
Mosaic glass, cemented
Brief description
Two fragments, mosaic glass cemented with the original plaster by which they were affixed to a wall, Egypt, Roman period, found at Behnesa (Oxyrrhynchus) during the excavations of 1903-04
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.2cm
  • Diameter: 4.1cm
Styles
Gallery label
Two fragments , mosaic glass, cemented Egypt, Roman period Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund (1299 &A-1904) These fragments are cemented with the original plaster, by which they were affixed to a wall. Found at Behnesa (Oxyrrhynchus) during the excavations of 1903-04 .(18/06/2009)
Credit line
Given by the Egypt Exploration Fund
Collection
Accession number
1299&A-1904

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Record createdJune 18, 2009
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