Archaeology — Roman; 75-125
Glass, bead
A glass melon bead. This melon bead preserves the original deep blue colour which in many examples has decayed.
Glass beads were a popular choice for necklaces and came in many shapes, colours and sizes. The beads were either strung on flax thread or some beads were joined together using copper-alloy chain links. Melon beads were most likely strung on a thick thread or leather thong. Evidence for the making of melon beads has been found on some London sites.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- MSL87[1158]<631>
- Object name:
- glass, bead
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Roman; 75-125
- Material:
glass
- Measurements/duration:
- H 23 mm, DM 28 mm (max) (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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- Creative commons usage:
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