Bead

Four-sided rectangular bead of blue cullet with a large diamond-shaped inlay of gold-coloured glass on each side. The bead can be dated to the later part of the 10th century and originated from the Byzantine empire. Settlement find, Norrtil, Sankt Olof Parish, Uppland. Loan from Sigtuna Museum.

Image rights: Ola Myrin, Historiska museet/SHM (CC BY 4.0