Eye Bead
Eye Bead
Place of OriginChina, said to be from Gansu Province
Date5th-3rd century BCE
DimensionsH: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
MediumLead-barium glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1926.23
Not on View
DescriptionSmall globular glass bead with a weathered and pitted surface. The blue core is visible and contains striated glass with inlaid decoration.
Warring States Period (about 475–221 BCE)
Warring States Period (about 475–221 BCE)
Warring States Period (about 475–221 BCE)
Warring States Period (about 475–221 BCE)
Warring States Period (about 475–221 BCE)
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
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