bead

Object NameString of Beads

Made FromGlass, Metal

Date1900-1991

TechniqueLampworked, molded

SizeOverall L: 47.5 cm

Accession Number91.3.399

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler

Curatorial Area(s)

Exhibitions

Life on a String: 35 Centuries of the Glass Bead

Place Made

Czechoslovakia

Physical DescriptionString of Beads. 20 opaque turquoise with multicolored cane "flowers" (1 dime-shaped, 10 large asymmetrical faceted barrels); 8 opaque turquoise circular; 19 opaque red with darker red swirls with multicolored cane "flowers", wound (9 long barrel ovoid, 10 circular); 21 opaque red-orange, oblate; 8 opaque red with darker red swirls, small circular; part strung on red cord with knot between each bead, part attached by brass wires. Brass hook closure.
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