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.
Probably Late Helladic III, about the 14th-12th century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Probably Late Helladic III, about the 14th-12th century BCE
Probably Late Helladic III, about the 14th-12th century BCE
1st Century BCE - 4th Century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
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