Roman Glass Fragment - 2.74" coprolite Peanut wood is a special

Peanut wood is a special type of fossilized wood which contains several silica "peanuts" within the material

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The silica came from sand or quartz pebbles

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Roman Glass Fragment - 2.74" coprolite Peanut wood is a specialThis 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.