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Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_overall01.jpg)
Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_overall01.jpg)
Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_overall01.jpg)

Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_overall01.jpg)

Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_overall02.jpg)

Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_overall02.jpg)

Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail01.jpg)

Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail01.jpg)

Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 71.79.40-.55_bw_SL3.jpg)

Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 71.79.40-.55_bw_SL3.jpg)

Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.71.79.1-.180.jpg)

Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.71.79.1-.180.jpg)

Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail02.jpg)

Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail02.jpg)

Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail03.jpg)

Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail03.jpg)

Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail04.jpg)

Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail04.jpg)

Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail05.jpg)

Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail05.jpg)

Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail06.jpg)

Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail06.jpg)

Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail07.jpg)

Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_detail07.jpg)

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Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

CULTURE Greek
MEDIUM Gold
DATES late 4th century B.C.E.
PERIOD Hellenistic Period
DIMENSIONS Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm) Flag: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 71.79.41
CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Sheet gold bead consisting of a ribbed tube and a bud-shaped flag. The outer edge of the flag is raised and pierced near the tip with an irregular hole. Condition: Tip of flag is bent.
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Greek. Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_overall01.jpg)
IMAGE overall, CUR.71.79.40-.55_overall01.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2024
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Greek. <em>Bead with Ribbed Tube and Flag</em>, late 4th century B.C.E. Gold, Tube: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush, 71.79.41. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.79.40-.55_overall01.jpg)

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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush
Late 4th Century B.C.E.
Jewelry
Ornaments
Gold
round wire
rosette
Repoussé
Hollow
bead

TAGS

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Brush
Late 4th Century B.C.E.
Jewelry
Ornaments
Gold
round wire
rosette
Repoussé
Hollow
bead

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