bracelet
Object NameBracelet with Twisted Cane, Patches, and Trail
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1200-1599
Techniqueformed on rod or conical tool, applied
SizeOverall W: 1.1 cm, Exterior Diam: 10.7 cm; Interior Diam: 7.4 cm
Accession Number74.1.32
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass from the Ancient World
Not On View
Physical DescriptionOpaque very dark brown (appearing black), with opaque yellow and opaque orange cane, opaque green and opaque brownish red patches, and opaque yellow trail. Formed on rod or conical tool; applied. Bracelet: seamless, with obliquely pointed cross section. Black matrix, with upper surface decorated with yellow and orange spirally twisted cane, which is wound three and one-third times around circumference and covers all but innermost part of upper surface; outermost part is inlaid with six green and six patches arranged alternately; lower surface is decorated with yellow trail wound two and one-third times around circumference. Inside of bracelet has matte, deep gray patches.Provenance
Source
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982) - 1974-12-12
