Bead - Lucky bead - Afghanistan - Roman Lucky Bead

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A late antique Roman/early Byzantine glass bead, model Glücksperle, titled Römische-Glücksperle, measuring 93 mm long, 18 mm wide and weighing 58 g, in good used condition with minor age-related flaws, originating from the Near East (Afghanistan) and dated to ca. 400–900 AD.

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Offer for this Roman / early Byzantine / Islamic glass bead
approx. 400 - 900 AD
Length: 93 mm
Width: 18 mm
Weight: 58 g
very rich ornamentation
combed decorations,
wave ornaments
rare colors:
Yellow / White / Black / Blue
Condition aged but good. (see pictures)
The item comes from an old private collection, acquired in the 1960s in Germany.
Estate
Purchased by me in 2020
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell and export the item.
In accordance with EU regulations, origin certificates attached.
No delivery outside the EU

Offer for this Roman / early Byzantine / Islamic glass bead
approx. 400 - 900 AD
Length: 93 mm
Width: 18 mm
Weight: 58 g
very rich ornamentation
combed decorations,
wave ornaments
rare colors:
Yellow / White / Black / Blue
Condition aged but good. (see pictures)
The item comes from an old private collection, acquired in the 1960s in Germany.
Estate
Purchased by me in 2020
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell and export the item.
In accordance with EU regulations, origin certificates attached.
No delivery outside the EU

Details

Era
Before 1400
Specific region of origin
Naher Osten
Glass type
Stained glass
Weight
58 g
Culture
Late Roman/Early Byzantine
Title additional information
Roman Lucky Bead
Century/timeframe
400 - 900 n.Chr.
Number of objects
1
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Model
Lucky bead
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Previous owner - year acquired
2018
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Height
93 mm
Width
18 mm
Depth
18 mm
Sold by
GermanyVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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