Very large, pale green glazed sandstone bead with wide bore (1/4", 1.3cm), drilled from both sides. Incised concentric circle decoration prior to glazing.
Condition: The bead is intact, with some small chips to the glazed body and wear marks around the hole. Great condition overall. Museum accession number: 28.24.9 marked in black.
Dimensions: Height: 1 1/2" (4.5cm) Width: 1 7/8" (3.5cm)
Provenance: Gift of Lily Place to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, accessioned by the museum in 1927. Deaccessioned in 1958 and thereafter in the private collection of Dr B. Harer.
