Late Roman/Early Byzantine Glass Glass-Eyed Pearl - 61 mm
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Description from the seller
Offering this very rare Late Roman - Early Islamic, large protective eye bead.
Good condition, as found. See pictures
Circa 900 - 1100 AD.
Middle East
This glass bead - protective amulet is meant to protect against the evil eye, against illness and misfortune.
Very rare is the version with 15 protective eyes.
Chip at the top end / stress lines
Solid good condition
A particularly rare size:
Length: 61 mm
Width: 26 mm
59 g
The glass bead comes from an old, renowned collection, acquired in the 1960s from the estate of O. Sch. to his son - M. Sch.
Purchased by me in 2022
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the item and export it.
For deliveries to England the buyer is responsible (customs clearance and fees)
No delivery outside the EU
Offering this very rare Late Roman - Early Islamic, large protective eye bead.
Good condition, as found. See pictures
Circa 900 - 1100 AD.
Middle East
This glass bead - protective amulet is meant to protect against the evil eye, against illness and misfortune.
Very rare is the version with 15 protective eyes.
Chip at the top end / stress lines
Solid good condition
A particularly rare size:
Length: 61 mm
Width: 26 mm
59 g
The glass bead comes from an old, renowned collection, acquired in the 1960s from the estate of O. Sch. to his son - M. Sch.
Purchased by me in 2022
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the item and export it.
For deliveries to England the buyer is responsible (customs clearance and fees)
No delivery outside the EU
Details
Culture
Late Roman/Early Byzantine
Century/timeframe
900 - 1100 n.Chr
Name of object
Glass-Eyed Pearl
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2022
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Height
61 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
26 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
