Not currently on display at the V&A

Bead

206 BC - 220 AD (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This glass jewel bead from the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) demonstrates the sophistication of glass making technique in ancient China.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glass
Brief description
Glass jewel bead, made in China, Han dynasty.
Physical description
Glass jewel bead
Summary
This glass jewel bead from the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) demonstrates the sophistication of glass making technique in ancient China.
Other number
LOAN:COLLINS.6 - Previous loan number
Collection
Accession number
FE.9-2006

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Record createdMay 15, 2007
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