Bead - Europe - Mosaic face glass bead
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Mosaic face glass bead, an ancient Roman glass bead from Europe dating to 100–300 A.D., made of glass and measuring 15 × 15 × 5 mm, in good condition with signs of aging, acquired from a private collection in the United States in 1982 (previous owner from Europe, 1977).
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((nice and Rare Egypto/Roman glass face bead.)).Mosaic glass was used for the decoration of beads. These beads have mosaics of human face designs inlaid into their surface. The yellow face is depicted with details in white and red and green. There are two types of face seen in beads, with either the upper body of a woman shown, or just her face. This images are said to represent the mask of Medusa. (This bead have two faces).These beads may also have served as protection against evil. very good condition (100-300)A.D.this face bead is from a collector from us that collects many Roman glass and bead and this beads collect and purchase in 1982 and the last owner buy it in 1977 from Europe .Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.The seller will take care that any
((nice and Rare Egypto/Roman glass face bead.)).Mosaic glass was used for the decoration of beads. These beads have mosaics of human face designs inlaid into their surface. The yellow face is depicted with details in white and red and green. There are two types of face seen in beads, with either the upper body of a woman shown, or just her face. This images are said to represent the mask of Medusa. (This bead have two faces).These beads may also have served as protection against evil. very good condition (100-300)A.D.this face bead is from a collector from us that collects many Roman glass and bead and this beads collect and purchase in 1982 and the last owner buy it in 1977 from Europe .Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.The seller will take care that any
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
ancient roman face bead
Title additional information
Mosaic face glass bead
Century/timeframe
(100-300)A.D
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1982
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
United States
Country of origin
Europe
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1977
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Height
15 mm
Width
15 mm
Depth
5 mm
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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.
