A delicate restrung Ancient Roman necklace composed of black glass beads. The body of the necklace is composed of small beads alternating with larger spherical beads. At the centre of the necklace is a pendant-like centrepiece composed of three tubular bead, two rounded beads and finishing with a short tubular bead through which the necklace is threaded. Please note the necklace is unclasped and threaded on a string. Such necklaces testify to the popularity of glass ornaments across the Roman Empire. The mass production of glass in Ancient Rome prompted the development of glass jewellery. The ageing process of glass endows Roman glass jewellery with unique qualities. For instance, contaminants manufactured into the glass, exposed to the surrounding environment over thousands of years, result in beautiful lustres and speckling, where the glass might formerly have been transparent. Measurements: (circa) beaded half length 20.5cm, half length 25cm Provenance: Ex Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970-2010.