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

Overview

Provenance

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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