Ancient Roman Ancient Roman glass and stone and other Beads Necklace in Chroome-plated Heart casing ,(100 B.C. - (No Reserve Price)

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Ancient Roman glass and stone and other Beads Necklace in Chroome-plated Heart casing ,(100 B.C. - 100).

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Ancient Roman Stone and glass (recut) Beads Necklace in Chroome-plated Heart casing ,(100 B.C. - 100)

Roman Glass Fragments Beads Necklace
Period: 100 B.C. – 300 A.D.
Material: Ancient Roman glass recut , restrung
Dimensions: Approx. 43 cm (17 in) length
Weight: 15.5 g

A delicate necklace composed of ancient Roman glass beads, dating back nearly 2,000 years. The beads, formed from fragments of Roman glass vessels, display beautiful shades of pale blue, aqua, and soft green, with shimmering iridescence developed over centuries of burial.

Each bead carries unique weathering patterns and mineral deposits, reflecting the passage of time and the ancient glass-making traditions of the Roman Empire. The beads have been carefully restrung on modern thread for safe wear and display.

Condition:
Good condition, with natural signs of age-related wear, surface weathering, and encrustations consistent with genuine archaeological glass. Restrung for preservation.

Provenance:
Acquired from an established European collection.

A wearable and authentic piece of Roman history, bringing the artistry and elegance of antiquity into the present.


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Ancient Roman Stone and glass (recut) Beads Necklace in Chroome-plated Heart casing ,(100 B.C. - 100)

Roman Glass Fragments Beads Necklace
Period: 100 B.C. – 300 A.D.
Material: Ancient Roman glass recut , restrung
Dimensions: Approx. 43 cm (17 in) length
Weight: 15.5 g

A delicate necklace composed of ancient Roman glass beads, dating back nearly 2,000 years. The beads, formed from fragments of Roman glass vessels, display beautiful shades of pale blue, aqua, and soft green, with shimmering iridescence developed over centuries of burial.

Each bead carries unique weathering patterns and mineral deposits, reflecting the passage of time and the ancient glass-making traditions of the Roman Empire. The beads have been carefully restrung on modern thread for safe wear and display.

Condition:
Good condition, with natural signs of age-related wear, surface weathering, and encrustations consistent with genuine archaeological glass. Restrung for preservation.

Provenance:
Acquired from an established European collection.

A wearable and authentic piece of Roman history, bringing the artistry and elegance of antiquity into the present.


CUSTOMS

*** On orders outside the EU a customs fee will be applied upon arrival to the country of the buyer*** (14)

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
100 B.C. - 100
Name of object
Ancient Roman glass and stone and other Beads Necklace in Chroome-plated Heart casing ,(100 B.C. -
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2022
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1991
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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Yes
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Objects sold
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