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 LineGift 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
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300-700 CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 6th century CE
2nd century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
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