bead

Object NameString of Beads

Made FromGlass, Linen, Aventurine

TechniqueWound, lampworked

SizeOverall L: 44.2 cm

Accession Number91.3.149

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

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern
Postwar and Contemporary

Physical DescriptionTwelve circular "flower" beads, opaque black glass, wound, lampworked, roses and forget-me-nots, aventurine trails (three sizes); seven "flower" beads as before but with aventurine band; 41 opaque black oblate discs; 82 opaque black circular faceted (two some what larger); four opaque black short cylinder with two concave ends, faceted. Strung on waxed linen with central bead and repetitive sequence.
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