String of 15 hexagonal beads

Roman Period
Probably 3rd to 4th Century A.D.
Not on view
These hexagonal beads are made of glass and colored to imitate semi-precious stones. Here the opaque green glass may represent beryl.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: String of 15 hexagonal beads
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Date: Probably 3rd to 4th Century A.D.
  • Geography: From Egypt
  • Medium: Opaque green glass (imitation beryl)
  • Dimensions: l. 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
  • Object Number: 10.130.3154
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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