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Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Gold Leaf
TechniqueLampworked, wound, iridized
SizeOverall L: 47.0 cm
Accession Number91.3.431
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Not On View
Physical Description4 opaque red with band of gold leaf, green dot, white flowers and gold-leafed trails, barrel tabular, lampworked, wound; 4 opaque red faceted pear shaped; 57 opaque red circular faceted; 252 opaque black iridized seed beads in necklace, plus 382 in form of tassel. Strung on cord.
Provenance
Source Arline B. Oliphant - 1991-07-03
bead
Mr. Larteh
1900-1972
bead
1880-1950
bead
about 450-650
figurine
299-1 BCE