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Historical Archive: Roman rock crystal objects 10 of the 12 preserved from a feminine grave assemblage near Arezzo First century CE. Tallest vessel height 3.78 cm. State Archaeological Museum Gaio Cilnio Mecenate, Arezzo 10 of the 12 rock crystal objects 6 vessels, oblique view 6 vessels, 5 from side 3 vessels with flaws in stone aligned 3 vessels showing abrasion lines from production vessel vessel 4 solid objects with fish from side 4 solid objects with fish from above 4 solid objects from side 3 solid objects with flaws in stone aligned fish pierced for suspension, from side fish pierced for suspension, from side fish pierced for suspension, from above shell pendant shell pendant shell pendant shell pendant, from above: hole for lost metal fitting icosahedron icosahedron sphere sphere sphere