Beads, 9

Roman

Not on view

Nine beads, most with multi-colored spots.

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Title: Beads, 9
Culture: Roman
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: Other: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
Diameter (Largest Diameter): 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Diameter (Smallest Diameter): 9/16 in. (1.4 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.194.496
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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