Roman Glass Fragment - 2.74" coprolite "Thermal Protection Systems Technology Transfer

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Roman Glass Fragment - 2.74" coprolite "Thermal Protection Systems Technology TransferThis specimen is a piece of Roman glass which is over 1,700 years old. Glass from this era is one of the earliest examples of glassblowing known in human history, and was a popular way to create jewelry, containers, and artwork in the Roman Empire. The fragment measures 2. 74". Weathering over time has softened the piece's edges, but it is still glass and is fragile, so please use care while handling it.