Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Ornamentsca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Inlays: white rosettes on blue backgrounds |
| Medium | Glass |
| Dimensions | 0.67 x 0.67 in. (1.7 x 1.7 cm) |
| Classification | Glass-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325561