Bead, Glass
Production date
1st Century BCE
Country
Egypt
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Object detail
Description
One of three blown glass beads, circular with central threadhole. Pink, orange and white trailed decoration on dark blue to black background.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Egyptian
Production date
1st Century BCE
Production place
Measurements
H7 mm w W10 mm w D10 mm
Media/Materials description
Glass
History and use
Necklaces could be worn long enough to swing with the movement of the wearer, calling attention to the head and neck. Expert glassmakers had choice over colours and patterns, exploring the visual effects they could create using multi-coloured glass.
Registration number
E40134.2
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