Post-Medieval — Late 16th century - early 17th century
Ovoid cabochon opal bead
An oblate-shaped bead of polished milky-white Hungarian opal with a small perforation. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14366
- Object name:
- Ovoid cabochon opal bead
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Related places:
Cervenica-Dubník (Vörösvágás or Veresvágás) Košice, Libanka-Šimonka, Slovakia; Hungary
- Production date:
- late 16th century - early 17th century
- Material:
opal (hydrous silicon dioxide, crystal system - amorphous)
- Measurements/duration:
- L 10 mm, W 6 mm, T 3 mm, WT 0.34g, RI 1.44-1.46, SG 1.98-2.20, Mohs 5½-6½
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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