Weight

Creator

Preview

Creation Date

6th–8th centuries

Geography

Eastern Mediterranean; possibly Syria

Culture

Byzantine

Medium

Glass

Dimensions

3/4 in.

Credit Line

Bequest of David P. Harris ('46), 2020

Accession Number

2020.139

Provenance

Purchased by David P. Harris from Julia Schottlander (Tetragon) in London on October 22, 1994.

Description

"One side of this very small glass weight shows, in relief, a nimbed bust with a cross on either side and a Greek monogram below. This side of the weight has a highly raised rim. The back is smooth. The piece, which is believed to come from Syria, is now completely opaque, showing considerable incrustation and, on the decorated side, blue iridescent weathering." Description by David P. Harris.