Beads from a Necklace

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6th century · Glass, copper alloy rings · Medieval Art

Beads from Frankish necklaces exhibit a stunning variety of patterns, colors, and forms. Though the beads seen here were made in the seventh century, the particular combination in which they were strung together is a creation of the late nineteenth century, when the beads were first found in graves.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th century

Medium

Glass, copper alloy rings

Culture

Frankish

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917