bead
Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Waxed Linen, Foil
TechniqueLampworked
SizeOverall L: 42.5 cm
Accession Number91.3.354
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical Description12 foils - 7 circular opaque "black" core with band of silver foil encased in transparent amethyst, lampworked - 2 ovoid transparent amethyst with pieces of silver foil overlaid with transparent amethyst, lampworked - 2 opaque "black" cylindrical shape with band of silver foil at equator overlaid with thick band of transparent amethyst, lampworked - 1 circular transparent amethyst with pieces of silver foil overlaid with blobs of transparent light amethyst, lampworked; 32 circular colorless faceted; 49 transparent light amethyst, faceted, circular and barrel shape. Strung on waxed linen.Provenance
Source
Arline B. Oliphant
- 1991-07-03
