Glass bead

Unknown

4th–6th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Glass bead — Unknown

Uncertain color, appearing black; trail in opaque yellow. Globular, pierced with large hole; zigzag trail decoration around sides. Intact; some dulling and faint iridescent weathering.

Artist
Unknown
Date
4th–6th century CE
Medium
Glass
Culture
Roman or Byzantine
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Credit line
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

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