Ancient Roman Glass Very Large Central Mosaic Bead

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Very Large Central Mosaic Bead from a Roman context, dating to c.3rd Century A.D., made of glass, fan-shaped with a yellow combed trailing, intact and supplied with a display stand; provenance from a private UK collection (acquired in the 1980s) and authenticated as original/official.

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Description from the seller

Fan shaped with applied yellow combed trailing. Pierced vertically for suspension.

Size: 6 cm L (base) - 2 3/8 inches
Material: Glass
Culture: Roman, c. 3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Private collection UK, acquired in the 1980s
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Fan shaped with applied yellow combed trailing. Pierced vertically for suspension.

Size: 6 cm L (base) - 2 3/8 inches
Material: Glass
Culture: Roman, c. 3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Private collection UK, acquired in the 1980s
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 3rd Century A.D.
Name of object
Very Large Central Mosaic Bead
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2009
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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
United KingdomVerified
4609
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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