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Object NameChevron Bead
Made FromProbably Non-Lead Glass
Dateabout 1600-1800
Place MadeItaly, Venice
TechniqueWound
SizeOverall H: 3.8 cm, W: 3.1 cm
Accession Number66.3.10 B
Credit LineGift of J. J. Klejman
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionChevron Bead. Clear light gray, white, red, and blue probably non-lead glasses; wound. Barrel-shaped chevron. Compound bead made of seven layers of glass (from exterior to core) : 1) Bright navy opaque; 2) White opaque; 3) Antique rose opaque; 4) White opaque; 5) Light grey clear; 6) White opaque and 7) Light grey clear.
Provenance
Source J. J. Klejman - 1966-01-21
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