Greek and Roman ArtGlass4th–3rd century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Glass eye beads |
| Medium | Glass |
| Dimensions | Other: 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm) Diameter (smallest bead): 3/8 in. (0.9 cm) Diameter (largest bead): 5/8 in. (1.6 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 249950