Bead - Lucky bead - Afghanistan - Roman lucky bead

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Ancient multicolour glass bead from the late Roman/early Byzantine period (c. 400–900 AD), model Glücksperle with three protective eyes, 75 mm long, 11 mm wide and 11 mm thick, weighing 15 g, origin Afghanistan in the Near East, acquired from a private collection and in good condition with minor signs of wear.

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Description from the seller

Offer of this Roman / early Islamic / glass bead ornament
Rarely worked three-eye protection glass bead

ca. 400 - 900 AD
Length: 75 mm
Width: 11 mm
Weight: 15 g
very richly decorated
comb-like decorations
rare colors:
Yellow / White / Black / Red /
Condition due to age is good. (see pictures)
The goods come from an old private collection purchased 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.
EU-compliant origin documentation attached.
No delivery outside the EU

Offer of this Roman / early Islamic / glass bead ornament
Rarely worked three-eye protection glass bead

ca. 400 - 900 AD
Length: 75 mm
Width: 11 mm
Weight: 15 g
very richly decorated
comb-like decorations
rare colors:
Yellow / White / Black / Red /
Condition due to age is good. (see pictures)
The goods come from an old private collection purchased 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.
EU-compliant origin documentation attached.
No delivery outside the EU

Details

Era
Before 1400
Specific region of origin
Naher Osten
Glass type
Stained glass
Weight
15 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
75 mm
Width
11 mm
Depth
11 mm
Sold by
GermanyVerified
1119
Objects sold
100%
Private

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