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Object NameBelt

Made FromGlass, Cotton Thread

Date399 BCE-399 CE

Techniqueprobably drawn, sliced, tumbled, strung

SizeOverall L: 64.8 cm, W: 4.2 cm

Accession Number70.1.34

Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. David Lannon

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Place Made

Egypt

Physical DescriptionLight turquoise blue, pale yellow, very deep brown, and dull brownish red opaque glasses, indigo (cotton thread); probably drawn, sliced, and tumbled, strung. Narrow strip with roughly parallel sides; one end is rounded and other end tapers to point, with square perforation. Belt consists of 26 horizontal rows of short cylindrical beads arranged in quincunx. Beads are strung in repetitive overall lattice pattern, except near rounded end, where pattern disintegrates. Where it is intact, lattice consists of vertical stripes of yellow, red, and brown, in no consistent order, on turquoise ground.
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