Bead
Bead
Bead
Bead

Currently not on view

Bead

y1940-396

Information

Title
Bead
Medium
Gray steatite
Dimensions
0.6 x 1.7 x 0.1 cm (1/4 x 11/16 x 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.
Object Number
y1940-396
Period
ancient European styles and periods
Type
ornament, beads, gems
Materials
stéatite
Subject
horses

Acquired by Frank Jewett Mather, Jr., at at unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1940 by Mather.

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