bead
Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass,metal, Waxed Linen, Foil, Metal
TechniqueLampworked, mold-pressed
SizeOverall L: 45.3 cm
Accession Number91.3.271
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical Description11 foils. Cylindrical shape, colorless core with band of gold foil partially overlaid with transparent green blobs, lampworked; 26 circular opaque light green with brown satin encased in colorless, mold-pressed, satin finish (10 large, 16 medium size); 15 circular opaque green satin with opaque "black line" encased in colorless, faceted, mold=pressed (10 small, 5 medium); 21 opaque green satin, faceted barrel shape; 14 transparent green ovoid asymmetrically faceted; 4 tabbed bicone brass toned metal with dark "antiquing". Strung on waxed linen.Provenance
Source
Arline B. Oliphant
- 1991-07-03
