Antique Roman necklace in black glass and beads gold — 1st–4th centuries AD Necklace
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€ 450
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,100 - € 1,400
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Description from the seller
ROMAN NECKLACE IN BLACK GLASS AND GRAINED GOLD — 1st–4th CENTURIES CE.
Length: 50 cm Weight: 16.01 g
Rare antique necklace composed of black glass beads and elements of granulated gold, attributed to the Roman period, between the 1st and 4th centuries CE.
The glass beads display a beautiful natural archaeological patina as well as traces of age compatible with their age. The gold elements preserve a remarkable old warm patina and reveal a particularly decorative granulation work.
Provenance: former London collection, previously on the French art market in the 1970s–1980s.
Acquired from a renowned UK auction house and accompanied by its illustrated lot declaration signed by Dr. Raffaele D'Amato, head of the Antiquities department.
Condition: good overall condition considering age. Wear and patina consistent with age. Mounting preserved and wearable.
Export license: no specific export license required for this object.
Shipping: professional shipment with tracking and careful packaging.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as an analysis of metals (XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
ROMAN NECKLACE IN BLACK GLASS AND GRAINED GOLD — 1st–4th CENTURIES CE.
Length: 50 cm Weight: 16.01 g
Rare antique necklace composed of black glass beads and elements of granulated gold, attributed to the Roman period, between the 1st and 4th centuries CE.
The glass beads display a beautiful natural archaeological patina as well as traces of age compatible with their age. The gold elements preserve a remarkable old warm patina and reveal a particularly decorative granulation work.
Provenance: former London collection, previously on the French art market in the 1970s–1980s.
Acquired from a renowned UK auction house and accompanied by its illustrated lot declaration signed by Dr. Raffaele D'Amato, head of the Antiquities department.
Condition: good overall condition considering age. Wear and patina consistent with age. Mounting preserved and wearable.
Export license: no specific export license required for this object.
Shipping: professional shipment with tracking and careful packaging.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as an analysis of metals (XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Antique Roman necklace in black glass and beads
Metal
gold — 1st–4th centuries AD
Century/timeframe
1er - IVe siècle apr J.-C -
Acquired from
Auction house
Total weight
16.01 g
Year acquired
2024
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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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.
