Ancient Roman Glass Millefiori Bead - 1.7 cm
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Original Roman mosaic glass Millefiori bead from the 2nd–3rd century AD, made of dark glass with cream bands and red, cream and dark radial eye motifs, measuring about 1.7 × 1.6 × 1.5 cm and featuring a large central suspension perforation.
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Description from the seller
Ancient Roman mosaic glass bead with radial eye motifs.
A distinctive ancient glass bead of substantial rounded form, made from dark glass and decorated with contrasting cream-coloured bands and circular radial eye motifs in red, cream and darker tones.
The bead has a large central perforation for suspension. Its bold geometric decoration and larger proportions give it a strong and unusual visual character compared with the other beads from the same necklace.
The bead has been carefully inspected and is fully intact, with no cracks, breaks or chips. Natural surface wear, deposits and minor age-related irregularities are present, consistent with its antiquity. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Dimensions: approx. 1.7 × 1.6 × 1.5 cm
Material: Glass / mosaic glass
Form: Rounded / substantial form
Decoration: Cream bands with circular radial eye motifs in red, cream and dark tones
Period: Roman, 2nd–3rd century AD (as described in the original Catawiki sale from which this bead originates)
Ancient Roman mosaic glass bead with radial eye motifs.
A distinctive ancient glass bead of substantial rounded form, made from dark glass and decorated with contrasting cream-coloured bands and circular radial eye motifs in red, cream and darker tones.
The bead has a large central perforation for suspension. Its bold geometric decoration and larger proportions give it a strong and unusual visual character compared with the other beads from the same necklace.
The bead has been carefully inspected and is fully intact, with no cracks, breaks or chips. Natural surface wear, deposits and minor age-related irregularities are present, consistent with its antiquity. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Dimensions: approx. 1.7 × 1.6 × 1.5 cm
Material: Glass / mosaic glass
Form: Rounded / substantial form
Decoration: Cream bands with circular radial eye motifs in red, cream and dark tones
Period: Roman, 2nd–3rd century AD (as described in the original Catawiki sale from which this bead originates)
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2nd–3rd century AD
Name of object
Millefiori Bead
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2017
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
1.7 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2016
Width
1.6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
1.5 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.
