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Description: | Fragment of a mid-blue coloured glass melon bead of Roman date (50-200 AD). The bead is irregular in plan and cross section. Originally it would have been a sub-oval shape in plan with a central hole. The outer edge / exterior surface of the bead is smooth and a lighter milky blue colour. There is no evidence of the surface being ridged or grooved. The bead has been broken relatively recently as the edges are crisp and unabraded. The matrix of the glass shows frequent small bubbles.The fragment measures 10.7mm length, 10.1mm width, is 6.2mm thick and weighs 0.87 grams.The exact function for these beads is somewhat elusive. The smaller beads were probably used in a similar manner to other beads as a form of personal adornment, although the larger faience and glass melon beads may have been impractical to wear, particularly around the neck.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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