Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Ornamentsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Painted glass fragment |
| Medium | Glass, paint |
| Dimensions | H. 3/4 x W. 3/4 x D. 1/8 in. (1.8 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm) |
| Classification | Glass-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324384