Ancient Roman Glass Beads - 1.4 cm (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman mosaic glass bead of rounded cuboid form from the 2nd–3rd century AD, in translucent dark olive-green glass with cream/white circular eye motifs and red centres, featuring a central suspension hole; dimensions 1.4 cm × 1.4 cm × 1.2 cm, weight 2.20 g, condition good, authentic/original, acquired in 2017 from a German auction house.
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Ancient Roman mosaic glass bead with multiple eye motifs.
A distinctive glass bead of rounded cuboid form, made from translucent dark olive-green glass and decorated with multiple applied circular eye motifs. The decorative elements consist predominantly of cream/white circular patterns with red centres.
The bead has a central perforation for suspension. The glass becomes noticeably translucent green when illuminated. The surface shows age-related wear, deposits and weathering, while the decorative motifs remain clearly visible. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Weight: 2.20 g
Material: Glass / mosaic glass
Form: Rounded cuboid
Decoration: Multiple eye / circular mosaic motifs with red centres
Period: Roman, 2nd–3rd century AD (as described in the original Catawiki sale from which this bead originates)
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 dark olive-green glass and decorated with multiple applied circular eye motifs. The decorative elements consist predominantly of cream/white circular patterns with red centres.
The bead has a central perforation for suspension. The glass becomes noticeably translucent green when illuminated. The surface shows age-related wear, deposits and weathering, while the decorative motifs remain clearly visible. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Weight: 2.20 g
Material: Glass / mosaic glass
Form: Rounded cuboid
Decoration: Multiple eye / circular mosaic motifs with red centres
Period: Roman, 2nd–3rd century AD (as described in the original Catawiki sale from which this bead originates)
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
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
1.4 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2017
Width
1.4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
Depth
1.2 cm
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.
