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String of Beads

A work made of glass.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of glass.

Date:

4th-5th century

Artist:

Roman or Byzantine; Egypt

About this artwork

Perhaps used for personal adornment or decoration within the home, these beads are individually patterned with black stripes. It is possible that the abstract shapes had a symbolic or protective meaning in addition to providing a pleasing design.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture

Ancient Roman

Title

String of Beads

Place

Egypt (Object made in)

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301 CE–500 CE

Medium

Glass

Dimensions

Average: Diam.: 1.6 cm (3 in.); H.: 102.2 cm (40 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Henry H. Getty and Charles L. Hutchinson

Reference Number

1894.590

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