Small barrel bead
Small barrel bead
Place of OriginEastern Mediterranean (Egyptian ?)
Date1st century BCE - 4th century CE
DimensionsDiam: 3/8 in. (0.9 cm)
MediumMolded and marbled mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.1266
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DescriptionSmall barrel-shaped bead made up of marbled threads of amber, pink, and white glass. Resembles agate.
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 - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
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