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  • Necklace with alternating rectangular gold filigree ornaments and dark square beads, with a hook and loop fastener. The filigree grids divide each rectangle into six parts.

Unknown Maker, Roman

Filigree necklace
Now On View

Maker

Unknown Maker, Roman

Culture

Roman

Title

Filigree necklace

Period

Late Roman Empire

Year

200s CE

Medium

  • gold,
  • glass beads

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • gold,
  • glass beads

Materials

gold, glass, bead

Dimensions

Length: 1.9 cm (3/4 inches) (hook)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Ostby & Barton in memory of Engelhart C. Ostby

Object Number

21.005

Type

  • Jewelry

Publications

  • Books

Classical Jewelry: Ancient Jewelry from the Museum's Collection

Bulletin of Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Museum Notes

Exhibition History

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries
Sep 22, 2010

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Unknown Maker, Roman
Filigree necklace, 200s CE
Gold, glass beads
Length: 1.9 cm (3/4 inches) (hook)
Gift of Ostby & Barton in memory of Engelhart C. Ostby 21.005

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