Lot 0655

Ancient Roman Millefiori Glass Bead, Circa 1st Century BCE - 1st Century CE

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Ancient Roman Millefiori Glass Bead, Circa 1st Century BCE - 1st Century CE

Item Details

Description

This glass bead, adorned with floral millefiori patterns in red, white, and yellow, dates back to the Roman era, around the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE. The term millefiori, meaning 'thousand flowers' in Italian, describes the bead's design which was created by fusing together variously colored glass canes and then slicing them to reveal the intricate flower-like patterns. This technique was highly prized in Roman society and such beads would have been worn as jewelry, serving as both decorative items and indicators of social status. The use of contrasting colors and complex patterns reflects the sophisticated tastes and technical prowess of Roman glass artisans.

Dimension:
0.71 x 0.28 inches (1.8 x 0.7 cm)

Provenance:
Acquired from a historical collection in the region of the ancient Roman Empire.

Blockchain Verification:
An ERC-1155 token on the Ethereum network accompanies this bead, providing a digital certificate of authenticity. Interested collectors are invited to claim the token by submitting an Ethereum wallet address starting with "0x". The claiming of the token is optional.

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Ancient Roman Millefiori Glass Bead, Circa 1st Century BCE - 1st Century CE

Name: Ancient Roman Millefiori Glass Bead, Circa 1st Century BCE - 1st Century CE
SKU: 176647114
Price: 25 USD
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