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Two Indian glass beads, both drawn, one blue, one green
Two Indian glass beads, both drawn, one blue, one green
Object Number 972-33-50/11377
Display Title Two Indian glass beads, both drawn, one blue, one green
Descriptions
Object Description Two Indian glass beads, both drawn, one blue, one green. Indian glass bead
Inventory Description Beads, glass beads, tubular, green
Classification
  • Bead
Department Ethnographic
Date 16th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tanzania
Additional Geographic Terms Kilwa Kisawani, beach of
Materials Glass
Dimensions Overall: 0.6 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm (1/4 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2

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