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Bead (with granulation) (Front)

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The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

A hollow gold bead with granulation covered with granules forming a net pattern. Surrounding the holes at the top and bottom is a thin strip of gold surrounded by a ring of granules. Moving out from the center is a ray pattern composed of granules, pointing inwards, then another ring of granules followed by another thin, solid strip.

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  • Title: Bead (with granulation) (Front)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 4th century B.C.
  • Physical Dimensions: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
  • Type: Bead
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Gold
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 98.AM.59
  • Culture: Etruscan
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Jewelry
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