Is there a way to turn a stained glass window into a door?

We removed a stained glass window from a property we were remodeling and we were told by the owners we could keep it.its absolutely gorgeous and I wish I could post a picture but it’s in storage.

Here’s something like the shape of it but I can’t find the pattern. It’s very old the property is in a very upscale neighborhood.

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But it has a second window that’s like a dome.

I was wondering if we could build a door around it and set glass on the front and back? (Like a shadow box) - I know a glass inside a glass.

Just to protect it from daily use and from the elements and to kinda give it extra insulation for the cold winter months

Thoughts?

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MikeSp · 56-60, M

Nice piece, but stained glass panels are not designed for movement. In a door, the joints will break or loosen over time until it just crumbles. One good door slam and it's toast.
Better as a stationary decorative piece with a light behind it, such as a window, but on the inside in an air conditioned space.
Don't sandwich it between other panels as that will trap harmful moisture. It needs to breathe.

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

Thanks that’s actually very helpful @MikeSp