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Ruth Garrido Vila

Glass Bead. Eastern Mediterranean region. 1st century BC–1st century CE.
This decorated bead features faces separated by geometric figures and dates to the 1st century BCE–1st century CE. Crafted from mosaic glass, it showcases vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Measuring 1.6 cm in length, it is a fine example of ancient Roman craftsmanship and artistic detail, commonly seen in jewelry and ornamental items from the Eastern Mediterranean region during this period.

The ancient Romans considered jewellery to be an essential accessory, for it provided a public display of their wealth. Roman jewellery at first followed trends set by the Etruscans, using gold and glass beads, but as the power and spread of the Roman Empire increased, so too did jewellery designs became increasingly elaborate. Different cultural styles from Greece, Egypt, North Africa, and the Orient were all incorporated to reflect Rome’s prosperity as a dominant, conquering city. The wide range of natural resources enabled artisans to create ostentatious jewellery using a diverse selection of materials: this increasingly included sapphires, diamonds, emeralds, garnet and amber from India, and pearls (which were particularly prized). Archaeological finds of Roman jewellery are relatively rare, considering the magnitude of Roman civilisation, and the historical and geographical span of the Empire.

Provenance: Switzerland in the 1990s.

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1st century BC–1st century CE.

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