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intaglio
Object Type
intaglio
Museum number
1814,0704.2565
Description
Oval black and grey glass paste intaglio: two men standing facing each other.
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
(?)
Production date
1stC - 2ndC
(?)
Materials
glass
Technique
intaglio
Dimensions
Height:
1.25 centimetres
Width:
1 centimetres
Location
On display
(G1/fc7/Townley cab2/dr6)
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Peregrine Edward Towneley
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Charles Townley
Acquisition date
1814
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1814,0704.2565