Glass bead

Unknown

ca. 330–70 BCE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Uncertain color, probably translucent deep purple, appearing black; trails in opaque red and white. Cylindrical, with rounded edges at both ends; pierced lengthwise; opaque red trail around each end; body covered with white trails in feather pattern. Intact; surface weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 330–70 BCE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76