Featuring a dark blue base with a pattern of twisted gold stripes, this glass bead is reminiscent of the late Roman period, specifically from the 3rd to the 4th century CE. Glass beads with such spiral designs were popular in the late Roman Empire, reflecting the influence of Hellenistic artistic traditions. This bead was likely crafted using the drawn glass technique, where molten glass rods were stretched and twisted to form intricate patterns before being sliced into beads. The luxurious appearance of the gold-colored stripes suggests the bead may have been intended to emulate precious metalwork, a craft that Romans held in high esteem. Such beads were treasured both for personal adornment and as items of trade, reflecting the sophistication and wealth of late antiquity.

Dimension:
0.51 x 0.31 inches (1.3 x 0.8 cm)

Provenance:
Previously owned by a collector from the Roman territories in North Africa.

Blockchain Verification:
Accompanying this artifact, an ERC-1155 token on the Ethereum network acts as a digital testament to its provenance and authenticity. Interested collectors can claim the token by providing an Ethereum wallet address that begins with "0x". Claiming the token is optional and it may be forfeited by decision of the collector.

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