String of 15 hexagonal beads

Unknown

Probably 3rd to 4th Century A.D. · Opaque green glass (imitation beryl) · Egyptian Art

These hexagonal beads are made of glass and colored to imitate semi-precious stones. Here the opaque green glass may represent beryl.

Artist

Unknown

Date

Probably 3rd to 4th Century A.D.

Medium

Opaque green glass (imitation beryl)

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910