Fused polychrome bead, with rectangular cross-section
Fused polychrome bead, with rectangular cross-section
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date1st century BCE - 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 7/16 in. (1.1 cm); Max W: 5/16 in. (0.7 cm); Max Depth: 3/16 in. (0.4 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.323
Not on View
DescriptionThis small rectangular glass bead features a diamond-shaped checkered design in red, yellow, and black. It is pierced lengthwise for stringing and has been polished on all sides except the worn ends.
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Probably Late Helladic III, about the 14th-12th century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st Century BCE - 4th Century CE
Probably Late Helladic III, about the 14th-12th century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Probably Late Helladic III, about the 14th-12th century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
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