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Museum record brief

10 September 2026

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From the collection: String of Beads

Discover String of Beads in the Art Institute of Chicago collection, through its recorded maker, date and materials.

String of Beads at the Art Institute of Chicago

String of Beads at the Art Institute of Chicago

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The object record

Art Institute of Chicago records this object as String of Beads. Maker: Roman or Byzantine. Date: 4th-5th century. Material: Glass.

Dimensions: Average: Diam.: 1.6 cm (3 in.); H.: 102.2 cm (40 1/4 in.). Collection credit: Gift of Henry H. Getty and Charles L. Hutchinson.

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Follow the source

This brief was assembled automatically from museum catalogue metadata. It is a factual collection update, rather than an independently researched essay. The linked Art Institute of Chicago record is the source for the object information.

Image rights: Public Domain — Art Institute of Chicago Open Access. Follow the collection and image-terms links below for the museum's current record and reuse information.