Ancient Roman, Empire Glass Bracelet, Decorated Votive
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€ 55
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Estimate € 180 - € 220
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Ancient Roman decorated votive bracelet of translucent green glass, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, with a closed circular band, knobbed decoration and an internal diameter of approximately 36.5 mm.
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Description from the seller
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Ancient Roman green glass bracelet, formed as a closed circular band with a slightly irregular oval outline. The bracelet is made from translucent greenish glass with visible striations and flow lines from the manufacturing process. The surface shows gentle undulations and knobbed decorations, giving the piece a hand formed and organic appearance. The glass has a soft lustre and catches the light with varying tones of green.
-> The unusually small internal diameter strongly suggests this piece was not intended for everyday wear. Its size and form indicate it was most likely a votive bracelet, produced as a symbolic offering rather than a functional item of personal adornment.
Size: ± 36,5 mm inside diameter
Condition: intact and complete. Surface wear consistent with age, including light scratches, minor irregularities and natural glass weathering. No modern repairs observed. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> Glass jewellery and bracelets were widely produced in the Roman world, valued for their colour and visual appeal as an accessible alternative to precious materials. Votive glass bracelets are known from religious and ritual contexts, where small scale objects were dedicated as offerings expressing devotion, protection or gratitude.
Seller's Story
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman green glass bracelet, formed as a closed circular band with a slightly irregular oval outline. The bracelet is made from translucent greenish glass with visible striations and flow lines from the manufacturing process. The surface shows gentle undulations and knobbed decorations, giving the piece a hand formed and organic appearance. The glass has a soft lustre and catches the light with varying tones of green.
-> The unusually small internal diameter strongly suggests this piece was not intended for everyday wear. Its size and form indicate it was most likely a votive bracelet, produced as a symbolic offering rather than a functional item of personal adornment.
Size: ± 36,5 mm inside diameter
Condition: intact and complete. Surface wear consistent with age, including light scratches, minor irregularities and natural glass weathering. No modern repairs observed. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> Glass jewellery and bracelets were widely produced in the Roman world, valued for their colour and visual appeal as an accessible alternative to precious materials. Votive glass bracelets are known from religious and ritual contexts, where small scale objects were dedicated as offerings expressing devotion, protection or gratitude.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st-2nd century AD
Name of object
Decorated Votive, Bracelet
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
