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Fragments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Eight pieces of broken glass, one of which is a ring-shaped piece. The remaining seven pieces all have a hole in one end and are generally tapered from the hole to the other end. The glass color is semi-transparent with a slight green tint. The pieces vary in size. The background is white. The title of the work is "Fragments" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1150–ca. 1250
Medium:
Glass, ceramic
Culture:
European or Middle Eastern
Dimensions:
599 × 528 px
Museum record:
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