bead

Object NameStrand of 6 Ovoid Beads

Made FromGlass, Gold Leaf

Techniquewound, trailed, marvered

SizeLongest Diam: 1.2 cm, L: 6.4 cm; Shortest Diam: 1.1 cm, L: 3.5 cm

Accession Number98.1.65

Credit LineGift of Carl Berkowitz and Derek Content

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Not On View

Physical DescriptionFive translucent to opaque amber and opaque white glass, long ovoid beads; wound, trailed, marvered. One ovoid bead of translucent turquoise, amber, opaque white, colorless (?) glasses and gold leaf. Swirled or combed decoration with gold flecks in some beads. Five beads amber with white threads.
Provenance

Source Derek Content - 1976-01-01

Source Carl Sandler Berkowitz - 1976-01-01

Former Collection Ray Winfield Smith (American, 1897-1982)