bead
Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Metal
Date1900-1991
Place MadeCzechoslovakia
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
Not On View
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.Provenance
Source
Arline B. Oliphant
- 1991-07-03
