Art Institute of Chicago
String of Beads
Roman or Byzantine; Egypt
- Date
- 4th-5th century
- Medium
- Glass
- Culture
- Egypt
- Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
Perhaps used for personal adornment or decoration within the home, these beads are individually patterned with black stripes. It is possible that the abstract shapes had a symbolic or protective meaning in addition to providing a pleasing design.
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- Object type
- AAT300209261
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