Bead - Europe - Mosaic glass bead
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Ancient Roman mosaic glass bead from Europe, dating to 100–300 A.D., with a bird motif on a red background; opaque white, yellow and black glass used in a 12×12×3 mm bead with good condition.
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((nice and Rare Egypto/Roman glass bead.)).A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bundling colored glass canes, which were then drawn out into a long bar. The bar was then sectioned at right angles, probably by striking the bar with appropriate tools, to produce small inlay tiles. The tile would then be smoothed and polished on the face intended to appear outwards. In this mosaic, a bird is depicted against a red background. White, yellow, and black glass are used to portray the bird, creating a remarkably beautiful color composition. The use of the red background is especially striking, enhancing the overall visual impact of the design. .this 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 bead.)).A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bundling colored glass canes, which were then drawn out into a long bar. The bar was then sectioned at right angles, probably by striking the bar with appropriate tools, to produce small inlay tiles. The tile would then be smoothed and polished on the face intended to appear outwards. In this mosaic, a bird is depicted against a red background. White, yellow, and black glass are used to portray the bird, creating a remarkably beautiful color composition. The use of the red background is especially striking, enhancing the overall visual impact of the design. .this 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 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
12 mm
Width
12 mm
Depth
3 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.
