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Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Monofilament, Foil
TechniqueLampworked, iridized
SizeOverall L: 46.0 cm
Accession Number91.3.337
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Not On View
Physical Description6 foils, long ovoid opaque white with amethyst with silver foil pieces and yellow green and amber crumbs, marvered, lampworked; 46 transparent amethyst circular faceted (20 small, 26 medium); 13 circular colorless faceted (2 small, 11 medium); 12 colorless faceted bicones; 54 transparent smokey faceted bicones, part of surface is iridized. Strung on monofilament with gold tone, calotte crimps and gold tone filigree snap clasp.
Provenance
Source Arline B. Oliphant - 1991-07-03
goblet
1730-1740
goblet
Glücksburg Glasshouse
about 1710-1725