Egyptian Glass Face Bead Group 1st century BC or...
Egyptian Glass Face Bead Group 1st century BC or later
A group of glass round millefiori glass beads decorated to the centre with Murrini slice faces in yellow with black eyes, mouth and hair, red border to the edge, two with bird images; pierced for suspension. 5.34 grams total, 5-9mm (1/4"). Fine condition. [21]
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From an important London collection; acquired on the UK art market 1971-1974.
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Egyptian Glass Face Bead Group 1st century BC or later
A group of glass round millefiori glass beads decorated to the centre with Murrini slice faces in yellow with black eyes, mouth and hair, red border to the edge, two with bird images; pierced for suspension. 5.34 grams total, 5-9mm (1/4"). Fine condition. [21]
Provenance
From an important London collection; acquired on the UK art market 1971-1974.