Red bead with mosaic cane and stringer work

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Made by:

Godith Anyon

This bead is a replica of one on a necklace dated 600-900 c.e. The base is of red glass. The blue lattice is stringer, which is a long, thin piece of glass the size of a strand of spaghetti. This is used to draw lines. In each diamond is an inset slice of mosaic cane. Mosaic cane has a pattern in cross section. Thin slices of it are used to create elaborate patterns which can be repeated frequently. These also have a larger hole than usual. Standard for modern lampwork is 3/32" with 1/16" also common. However, Viking beads (at least) often have much larger holes, and I have a customer that requests them. These are made on a 5/32" mandrel.

Era: 600-900 c.e.

Seen at:

Bergental Birthday & Novice Schola 2004

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(photo) Shown straight on (please excuse the dust on them... Henry's fault, not Godith's)
(photo) Slightly from the side, showing the slightly larger hole

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