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Object NameFragment of Fish (?)

Made FromGlass

Date1-399

Techniqueblown, applied

SizeOverall H: 4.4 cm, W: 2.8 cm

Accession Number64.1.79

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Place Made

perhaps Roman Empire; probably Egypt

Physical DescriptionPale yellowish green, transparent glass with deep blue translucent and light blue opaque applications; blown, applied. Head has perforation at mouth, with deep blue lips drawn out to form beak-like opening; on top of head, light blue zigzag trail extends backward from immediately behind mouth, apparently representing dorsal fin; on left side of head, light blue trail curves down and back; on right side of head, trail curves up and back, above oval scare in base glass.
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