Bead
Bead
Place of OriginEgypt
Date7th Century
DimensionsDiam: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.216
Not on View
DescriptionThis large bead is made of opaque black glass and has a globular shape. The surface features a zigzag pattern created by plastically applied threads of glass. While the material was still hot, the bead was slightly impressed, resulting in a smooth outer surface.
7th-10th Century
4th-7th entury
possibly late Roman period
Mid-3rd to mid-4th century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Mid-3rd to mid-4th century CE
6th - 7th century CE
2nd century BCE - 2nd century CE
5th century BCE
about 6th century BCE
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