Ancient Roman -polychrome glass Millefiori mosaic bead, 14 mm, 1st to 3rd centuries CE. Pendant (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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An Ancient Roman polychrome mosaic glass Millefiori bead, dating from the 1st to 3rd century AD and measuring 14 × 11 mm.
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Description from the seller
Description:
Millefiori beads were made by combining glass rods of different colors to form floral or geometric designs inside the piece. Then the assembled rod was cut into small sections and melted or worked to obtain the bead. The vivid colors — red, yellow, blue, white, green, etc.— are characteristic of this technique.
Weight: 2.76 grams.
Material: Multicolored mosaic glass
Origin: Italy
Condition: good usable condition / see photos
Date: 1st to 3rd centuries AD.
Size: 14 x 11 mm
Weight: 2.22 grams.
The surface shows calcifications and concretions typical of its antiquity, and which are the best guarantee of its authenticity,
This item does not require an export license within the EU
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Extremely rare for any collection.
Unrestored/Uncleaned and in good condition,
Provenance:
Bought by the current owner in 2004 in Italy at the Art and Antiques fair.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and dating have been checked and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
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993/Pando 10
Description:
Millefiori beads were made by combining glass rods of different colors to form floral or geometric designs inside the piece. Then the assembled rod was cut into small sections and melted or worked to obtain the bead. The vivid colors — red, yellow, blue, white, green, etc.— are characteristic of this technique.
Weight: 2.76 grams.
Material: Multicolored mosaic glass
Origin: Italy
Condition: good usable condition / see photos
Date: 1st to 3rd centuries AD.
Size: 14 x 11 mm
Weight: 2.22 grams.
The surface shows calcifications and concretions typical of its antiquity, and which are the best guarantee of its authenticity,
This item does not require an export license within the EU
@@@@@@@@@@@@@No shipments outside the EU@@@@@@@@@@@@
.
Extremely rare for any collection.
Unrestored/Uncleaned and in good condition,
Provenance:
Bought by the current owner in 2004 in Italy at the Art and Antiques fair.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and dating have been checked and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
By bidding, the buyer agrees to my terms. If you do not agree, do not bid.
The seller guarantees that they acquired this piece legally.
993/Pando 10
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
-polychrome glass Millefiori mosaic bead, 14 mm, 1st to 3rd centuries CE.
Century/timeframe
1º al 3º DC
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
2.76 g
Year acquired
2004
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Country acquired from
Italy
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Italy
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
