Ancient Roman Beads (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman mosaic glass bead of rounded cuboid form in olive-grey glass, decorated with multiple eye motifs and dating to the 2nd–3rd century AD.
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Ancient Roman mosaic glass bead with multiple eye motifs.
A distinctive glass bead of rounded cuboid form, made from translucent olive-grey glass and decorated with multiple applied mosaic eye motifs. The decorative elements consist predominantly of cream/white circular patterns with blue-grey centres.
The bead has a central perforation for suspension. The surface shows age-related wear, deposits and weathering, while the mosaic decoration remains clearly visible. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Weight: 2.22 g
Material: Glass / mosaic glass
Form: Rounded cuboid
Decoration: Multiple eye / circular mosaic motifs
Period: Roman, 2nd–3rd century AD (as described in the original Catawiki sale from which this bead originates)
Provenance:
This individual bead formed part of a necklace consisting of 35 ancient glass beads purchased by the present owner through Catawiki on 26 July 2017.
The original Catawiki lot was offered as “Rare Ancient Roman Mosaic glass beaded necklace – 55.6gr”, Roman, 2nd–3rd century AD, lot no. 12282099, order no. 7941089, sold by Pax-Romana.
According to the original listing, the necklace came from an old British collection.
The present owner is a private collector of ancient beads and retains documentation relating to the original Catawiki purchase. The necklace has subsequently been separated, and selected beads from the collection are now being offered individually.
Provenance: The Supplier warrants that is has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
Obtained from an old British collection.
Ancient Roman mosaic glass bead with multiple eye motifs.
A distinctive glass bead of rounded cuboid form, made from translucent olive-grey glass and decorated with multiple applied mosaic eye motifs. The decorative elements consist predominantly of cream/white circular patterns with blue-grey centres.
The bead has a central perforation for suspension. The surface shows age-related wear, deposits and weathering, while the mosaic decoration remains clearly visible. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Weight: 2.22 g
Material: Glass / mosaic glass
Form: Rounded cuboid
Decoration: Multiple eye / circular mosaic motifs
Period: Roman, 2nd–3rd century AD (as described in the original Catawiki sale from which this bead originates)
Provenance:
This individual bead formed part of a necklace consisting of 35 ancient glass beads purchased by the present owner through Catawiki on 26 July 2017.
The original Catawiki lot was offered as “Rare Ancient Roman Mosaic glass beaded necklace – 55.6gr”, Roman, 2nd–3rd century AD, lot no. 12282099, order no. 7941089, sold by Pax-Romana.
According to the original listing, the necklace came from an old British collection.
The present owner is a private collector of ancient beads and retains documentation relating to the original Catawiki purchase. The necklace has subsequently been separated, and selected beads from the collection are now being offered individually.
Provenance: The Supplier warrants that is has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
Obtained from an old British collection.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2nd–3rd century AD
Name of object
Beads
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2017
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2017
Previous owner - country acquired from
American Samoa
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.
