Fragment
| Place of origin |
3 of the fragments depict a half open lotus flower in black and light green on a scarlet ground.
The other 3 show a white rosette with a red centre on a dark blue ground. On 2of the latter pieces a portion of the dark blue opaque glass backing remains
The other 3 show a white rosette with a red centre on a dark blue ground. On 2of the latter pieces a portion of the dark blue opaque glass backing remains
Object details
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| Brief description | Glass fragments, Egypt |
| Physical description | 3 of the fragments depict a half open lotus flower in black and light green on a scarlet ground. The other 3 show a white rosette with a red centre on a dark blue ground. On 2of the latter pieces a portion of the dark blue opaque glass backing remains |
| Dimensions | Largest of group is 0.6cms square, and 0.3cms thick |
| Styles | |
| Gallery label | Group of six fragments found in the Temple of Osiris at Abydos during 1902-03 excavations. |
| Production | Unknown dates |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1323-1903 |
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| Record created | December 13, 1997 |
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