Roman Glass Bead Strands - Solid, Mosaic & Millefiori
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Roman, early to middle Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE. An ensemble of 5 strands of petite glass beads formed from solid hued globules as well as fragments of millefiori and mosaic glass. Most beads exhibit a lozenge-shaped form with some in spherical, oblong, and rectangular shapes, and between each larger bead is a miniature glass seed-form bead in deep vermilion hues. The vibrant hues of each bead are further accentuated with faint layers of silvery iridescence formed over time. Size (largest strand): 24.5" L (62.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#157857
Roman, early to middle Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE. An ensemble of 5 strands of petite glass beads formed from solid hued globules as well as fragments of millefiori and mosaic glass. Most beads exhibit a lozenge-shaped form with some in spherical, oblong, and rectangular shapes, and between each larger bead is a miniature glass seed-form bead in deep vermilion hues. The vibrant hues of each bead are further accentuated with faint layers of silvery iridescence formed over time. Size (largest strand): 24.5" L (62.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#157857
Condition
Glass beads are ancient, and stringing is modern. Beads can be restrung easily if desired. Minor nicks and abrasions to many beads, with some exhibiting light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Light iridescence throughout.
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Roman Glass Bead Strands - Solid, Mosaic & Millefiori
Estimate $1,600 - $2,400
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