The rare artifact, a piece of yellow glass from the Hanford Site, represents a pivotal moment in history, facilitating the Manhattan Project's atomic bomb development.
The distinctive yellow glass, used for radiation protection during the processing of plutonium, is a rare historical piece that embodies the achievements and challenges of the atomic age.
Heritage Auctions estimates the piece of glass, weighing 5.72 pounds and measuring over four by three inches, could fetch over $3,000, appealing to history enthusiasts and collectors.
This artifact is safe to handle, recommended to be used with gloves due to its lead content, highlighting both its historical significance and practical considerations for ownership.
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