An Ancient Roman glass bangle enriched with studded details around the exterior. Created from a single rod, it displays some weathering, creamy patina and and areas of black opacity, adding to the beauty of the item from the natural ageing process. The bangle has been repaired in two areas, and glue residue is still visible. Some of the studs have worn over time. By the first century AD, the technique of glass-blowing had revolutionised the art of glass-making, allowing the quantity of production to be increased, whilst its price be reduced. It also allowed a new flexibility and artistic freedom, with glass now becoming a decorative luxury to rival pottery. It was this novel mass production of the material in imperial Rome that prompted the development of glass jewellery, though its valuable properties today derive in large part from the ageing process. For instance, contaminants manufactured into the glass, combined with the surrounding environment over thousands of years, result in beautiful lustres and speckling, where the glass might formerly have been transparent. Internal diameter: circa 6.3cm Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman, bought 1970s and by descent. N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**