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Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Waxed Linen, Aventurine
TechniqueLampworked, mold-pressed
SizeOverall L: 41.0 cm
Accession Number91.3.533
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Physical Description8 aventurine. 8 circular tabular opaque yellow green and aventurine pieces encased in transparent pale yellow green, lampworked; 46 opaque white and light green satin ovoid swirl, mold-pressed; 16 transparent green circular faceted, some drawn; 3 circular opaque white satin encased in transparent yellow green, lampworked; 1 opaque white satin encased in colorless, circular faceted; 1 opaque light green satin encased in colorless, ovoid (semi-spiral?), lampworked, "crackled" or "frosted". Strung on waxed linen.
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