Bead - Mosaic face Roman bead
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Ancient Roman glass bead with a mosaic face design, dating to 100–300 A.D., measuring 12 mm in width, height and depth, in good condition with signs of aging.
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((nice and Rare Egypto/Roman glass face bead.)).Mosaic glass was used for the decoration of beads. These beads have mosaics of human face designs inlaid into their surface. The white face is depicted with details in white and black and green. There are two types of face seen in beads, with either the upper body of a woman shown, or just her face. This images are said to represent the mask of Medusa. (This bead have two faces).These beads may also have served as protection against evil. very good condition (100-300)A.D.this face bead is from a collector from us that collects many Roman glass and bead and this beads collect and purchase in 1998. The last owner before present owner buy it in 1990.Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.The seller will take care that any
((nice and Rare Egypto/Roman glass face bead.)).Mosaic glass was used for the decoration of beads. These beads have mosaics of human face designs inlaid into their surface. The white face is depicted with details in white and black and green. There are two types of face seen in beads, with either the upper body of a woman shown, or just her face. This images are said to represent the mask of Medusa. (This bead have two faces).These beads may also have served as protection against evil. very good condition (100-300)A.D.this face bead is from a collector from us that collects many Roman glass and bead and this beads collect and purchase in 1998. The last owner before present owner buy it in 1990.Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.The seller will take care that any
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
ancient roman face bead
Century/ Timeframe
(100-300)A.D
Title additional information
Mosaic face Roman bead
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1998
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
United States
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
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
12 mm
Width
12 mm
Depth
12 mm
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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.
