Not on display

Medallion

3rd century BC (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Inset modern restoration

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glass, cast and inlaid
Brief description
Medallion made of glass with coloured inlays, China, Warring States period. With modern restorations.
Physical description
Inset modern restoration
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 5.7cm
Style
Object history
Bought from John Sparks, formerly in the possession of Mrs Christian Holmes
Collection
Accession number
C.19-1947

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Record createdMay 11, 2006
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