Ancient Roman Glass Beads - 1.5 cm (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman mosaic glass eye bead from the 2nd–3rd century AD, turquoise/blue‑green glass decorated with yellow/cream eye motifs outlined in red‑burgundy, with a central suspension perforation, intact and authentic, weight 3 g, dimensions 1.5 × 1.4 × 1.2 cm, acquired from Deutschland in 2017 via Auktionshaus.
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Ancient Roman mosaic glass eye bead.
A distinctive ancient glass bead of rounded form, made from turquoise / blue-green glass and decorated with multiple applied eye motifs. The decorative elements consist of yellow/cream circular patterns with red-burgundy outlines and darker central elements.
The bead has a central perforation for suspension. The surface shows age-related wear, deposits and weathering, consistent with its age, while the decorative eye motifs remain clearly recognizable. The bead is intact. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Weight: 3.00 g
Material: Glass / mosaic glass
Form: Rounded / globular
Decoration: Multiple eye motifs in yellow/cream, red-burgundy and dark tones
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 eye bead.
A distinctive ancient glass bead of rounded form, made from turquoise / blue-green glass and decorated with multiple applied eye motifs. The decorative elements consist of yellow/cream circular patterns with red-burgundy outlines and darker central elements.
The bead has a central perforation for suspension. The surface shows age-related wear, deposits and weathering, consistent with its age, while the decorative eye motifs remain clearly recognizable. The bead is intact. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Weight: 3.00 g
Material: Glass / mosaic glass
Form: Rounded / globular
Decoration: Multiple eye motifs in yellow/cream, red-burgundy and dark tones
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
1.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2017
Width
1.4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
