Corinth Object: MF 2014 16
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   MF 2014 16
Title:   RED GLASS BEAD NECKLACE
Category Code:   MF
Year:   2014
Object Number:   16
Description:   Irregular cylindrical beads of red glass from a necklace. 16 beads incl. 5 of Diam. 0.004 and L. 0.003, 4 of Diam. 0.005 and L. 0.004, 6 of Diam. 0.005 and L. 0.005, and 1 of Diam. 0.006 and L. 0.005. The string holes range from 0.001-0.002 in Diam. Similar to MF-6022 (Davidson 1952, Corinth 12, cat. 2466) in material and color, similar to MF-792 (Davidson 1952, Corinth 12, cat. 2413) in shape and size.
Material:   Clear red glass
Condition:   Complete or intact. 16 beads preserved intact. Additional bead found in Context 321.
Period:   Byzantine
Chronology:   Byzantine or Frankish on comparanda.
Area:   Temple E, Southeast
Context:   Temple E, Southeast, context 130
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: Temple E, Southeast
Image: digital 2014 5424
Basket: Temple E, Southeast, context 130