Ancient Roman Glass Beads - 1.2 cm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman mosaic glass bead from the Roman Empire, dating to the 2nd–3rd century AD, made of glass with multicoloured spiral decoration, about 1.2 cm high, single item in good condition, acquired from Auktionshaus in 2017 and authentic.
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Roman Mosaic Glass Bead with Multicoloured Spiral Decoration – 2nd–3rd Century AD
An attractive Roman mosaic glass bead featuring a distinctive twisted spiral design in yellow, dark green, blue-grey and reddish-brown.
The coloured glass bands curve around the rounded body, creating a beautiful swirling pattern. The bead has a central perforation for threading.
The surface shows small air bubbles, irregularities and signs of age, adding to its distinctive appearance. The bead is preserved in good condition, as shown in the photographs.
Details:
- Object: Roman mosaic glass bead
- Period: 2nd–3rd century AD
- Material: Glass
- Decoration: Multicoloured spiral bands
- Shape: Rounded
- Size: Approximately 1.5 cm
- Quantity: 1
- Condition: Good, with age-related surface wear
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the bead's condition and details.
Roman Mosaic Glass Bead with Multicoloured Spiral Decoration – 2nd–3rd Century AD
An attractive Roman mosaic glass bead featuring a distinctive twisted spiral design in yellow, dark green, blue-grey and reddish-brown.
The coloured glass bands curve around the rounded body, creating a beautiful swirling pattern. The bead has a central perforation for threading.
The surface shows small air bubbles, irregularities and signs of age, adding to its distinctive appearance. The bead is preserved in good condition, as shown in the photographs.
Details:
- Object: Roman mosaic glass bead
- Period: 2nd–3rd century AD
- Material: Glass
- Decoration: Multicoloured spiral bands
- Shape: Rounded
- Size: Approximately 1.5 cm
- Quantity: 1
- Condition: Good, with age-related surface wear
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the bead's condition and details.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2nd–3rd century AD
Name of object
Beads
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2017
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Unknown
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
1.2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2017
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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