Bead
Unknown
1st-2nd century
Classification
Jewelry and Ornament
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number
F1909.797
Tags
Ancient Egyptian ArtCharles Lang Freer collectionEgyptRoman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE)flowerglassmosaic glass
About this artwork
Columnar rod and plate mosaic. Floral design in yellow and red in an opaque dark green matrix.
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...