Fragment, Glass, bangle
Country
Palestine
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Object detail
Description
Fragment of thick, green-blue glass, possibly section of bangle.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Palestinian
Measurements
L30mm x W6mm x D5mm
Media/Materials description
Glass
History and use
This curved piece of glass is thought to be a portion of a glass bangle. In the ancient world, as it is today, accessorising was an essential element of dressing. A wide range of accessories have been worn throughout time - including crowns, wreaths, veils, hair-pins, head bindings, earrings, necklaces, armbands, bracelets, bangles and rings. All are highly visible, and bring the viewers’ attention to the wearer’s face or body. They are items of display- communicating gender, style, wealth and status in a highly visible way, and expressing the individual identity of the wearer. Some jewellery can even create sound from the movement of the wearer. When worn together, the sound that bangles make as they brush against each other, announce the presence of a person, even before they are seen.
Associated person
Registration number
E40088.2
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