Finial
4th century (made)
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This Egypto-Roman crystal finial was probably made in the 4th century. This is in the form of a single scrolled acanthus leaf.
Object details
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| Brief description | Finial, rock crystal, Egypto-Roman 4th century, |
| Physical description | Crystal finial in the form of a single scrolled acanthus leaf. |
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| Summary | This Egypto-Roman crystal finial was probably made in the 4th century. This is in the form of a single scrolled acanthus leaf. |
| Bibliographic reference | Cf. Longhurst, Margaret H. Catalogue of Carvings in Ivory. London: Published under the Authority of the Board of Education, 1927. Part I. p. 18. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.14-1929 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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