inlay

Object NameFalcon Head Inlay

Made FromGlass

Date699-1 BCE

Techniquecast, recut

SizeOverall H: 1.9 cm

Accession Number74.1.55

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Exhibitions

Glass from the Ancient World

Place Made

Egypt

Physical DescriptionOpaque white glass backed with gray-white glass, dull with surface incrustation; cast and recut. Falcon head faces left, area around eyes deeply cut, surface decoration lightly wheel-cut, edges beveled to fit into furniture or jewelry decoration.
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