Greek and Roman ArtGlass4th–3rd century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Glass eye bead |
| Medium | Glass |
| Dimensions | Height: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Diameter: 7/8 in. (2.3 cm) |
| Classification | Glass |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Date | 4th–3rd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Phoenician or Carthaginian |
| Period | Late Classical or Early Hellenistic |
| Date Range | 399 BC – 200 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 249948