Celtic Collection of Celtic Glass 'Eye' Beads in Display Window
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Collection of Celtic Glass 'Eye' Beads in Display Window, dating to the 4th century BC–1st century AD, in a protective display case with a viewing window; four beads total, including two Evil Eye beads and two monochrome beads, in good condition with signs of wear, authenticity is original/official, acquired in 2016 from the United Kingdom with certificates of authenticity available on request.
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Collection of four Celtic glass beads, including two ‘Evil Eye’ beads and two monochrome glass beads.
Two beads feature a single row of four multi-layered eyes in white and blue on a yellow ground.
-> The beads are presented in a protective display case with viewing window. The case is suitable for display or storage, opens via a simple push-to-open mechanism, and can be reused.
Display case: ± 7 x 7 x 2 cm
Condition: good solid condition, signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Display window is included in the sale.
Composed with beads originating from various old collections, acquired in the UK between 2016-2024.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> The layered Eye beads are made by fusing different coloured glass rods, then cut in small pieces and pressed in a hot matrix. Finally the ring beads were smoothed and polished.
The place of manufacture is still uncertain, but it is likely they were imported from workshops in the eastern Mediterranean area.
-> The belief in the 'Evil Eye' dates back about 5.000 years and is present in many ancient cultures around the Mediterranean area. They are used as an amulet or talisman to ward off the evil eye. The staring eyes are supposed to reflect the malicious gaze back to the sorcerer.
In Celtic mythology it was a popular design and in many Celtic sites across Europe 'Evil Eye' beads have been discovered. Evil eye beads were popularised with the Phoenicians, Persians, Greeks, Romans and Ottomans.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Collection of four Celtic glass beads, including two ‘Evil Eye’ beads and two monochrome glass beads.
Two beads feature a single row of four multi-layered eyes in white and blue on a yellow ground.
-> The beads are presented in a protective display case with viewing window. The case is suitable for display or storage, opens via a simple push-to-open mechanism, and can be reused.
Display case: ± 7 x 7 x 2 cm
Condition: good solid condition, signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Display window is included in the sale.
Composed with beads originating from various old collections, acquired in the UK between 2016-2024.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> The layered Eye beads are made by fusing different coloured glass rods, then cut in small pieces and pressed in a hot matrix. Finally the ring beads were smoothed and polished.
The place of manufacture is still uncertain, but it is likely they were imported from workshops in the eastern Mediterranean area.
-> The belief in the 'Evil Eye' dates back about 5.000 years and is present in many ancient cultures around the Mediterranean area. They are used as an amulet or talisman to ward off the evil eye. The staring eyes are supposed to reflect the malicious gaze back to the sorcerer.
In Celtic mythology it was a popular design and in many Celtic sites across Europe 'Evil Eye' beads have been discovered. Evil eye beads were popularised with the Phoenicians, Persians, Greeks, Romans and Ottomans.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Celtic
Century/timeframe
4th century BC - 1st century AD
Name of object
Collection of Celtic Glass 'Eye' Beads in Display Window
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2016
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2016
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
