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Glass object

bead

Accession number: 331
Production date: Iron Age (250BC-AD50)
Material: glass
Measurements: T 16 mm; DM 32 mm
Museum Section: Prehistoric
Summary: Blue glass bead with raised knobs upon which are white spirals divided by yellow zig-zag bands (Guido 1978 Class 11g). Found in the Thames at Richmond.
Location: Object on display at Museum of London, London Before London (Prehistoric) Gallery

Related publications

Guido, M., The glass beads of the Prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland Society of Antiquaries of London Society of Antiquaries of London, (1978). (Object details: p 114, cited)

Murdoch, Tessa [compiler], Treasures and trinkets: jewellery in London from pre-Roman times to the 1930s London: Museum of London, (1991). Pages: 208 pISSN ISBN 0904818489 (Object details: p 459, cited)