Large Bead (Chevron)
Large Bead (Chevron)
Place of OriginItaly, Venice
Date15th or 16th century
DimensionsMax L: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
MediumMolded and cut composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.1320
Not on View
DescriptionLarge biconical bead, pierced longitudinally; made up of opaque blue glass in center and red/white zigzag rays on each end.
1st Century BCE - 4th Century CE
2nd century BCE - 2nd century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st Roman period - Coptic?
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 6th century CE
2nd century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
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