Ancient Roman Glass Beads
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Roman glass bead from the Eastern Mediterranean, dating to the 1st century BCE–1st century CE, 1.6 cm long, in good condition, acquired from a gallery or antique dealer.
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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.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
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.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st century BC–1st century CE.
Name of object
Beads
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Material
Glass
Condition
Good
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
