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Mosaic glass bead
Egyptian
Hellenistic Period (Ptolemaic Dynasty)
323–30 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Mosaic glass
Dimensions
a: 1.7 cm diameter
b: 1.3 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm
c: 1 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm
b: 1.3 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm
c: 1 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm
Credit Line
Gift of John J. Slocum
Accession Number1977.865c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionGreen, multi-faceted glass bead with black and white eyes on each of its five faces
ProvenanceBy 1977:John J. Slocum, Newport, RI; given to the MFA by Mr. Slocum December 1, 1977.
(Accession Date: December 1, 1977)
(Accession Date: December 1, 1977)