String of Beads
Ancient Roman
301–500
- Medium
- Glass
- Dimensions
- Average: Diam.: 1.6 cm (3 in.); H.: 102.2 cm (40 1/4 in.)
- Genre
- stone
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
stoneroman period (egyptian)glasscoptic (period)ancient artbeadgreco-roman (egyptian)costume
About
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.
