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Ancient Roman Inkwell
| Categories | Early - Primitive |
| Material | Glass |
| Origin | Italy |
| Date or Era | 1 – 99 AD |
| Measuring | (jar): 6.6 × 6.6 × 6.4 cm (2.60 × 2.62 × 2.55 inches) / (lid): 4.7 × 3.5 × 3.3 cm (1.88 × 1.39 × 1.33 inches) |
This blown glass inkwell dates to the 1st century Roman Empire. It is part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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