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Ancient Art
Public domain

2 Venetian Glass Beads

Early 16th century A.D.

Red, white, and bluish green glass

a) longer: 0.9 × 2 cm (3/8 × 13/16 in.)
b) shorter: 0.6 × 1.5 cm (1/4 × 9/16 in.)
Hobart and Edward Small Moore Memorial Collection, Bequest of Mrs. William H. Moore
1955.6.343
Status: 
By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Culture: 
Italian, Venetian
Period: 
Renaissance
Classification: 
Jewelry
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