古罗马 约100颗罗马风格的多彩玻璃珠收藏 (没有保留价)

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收集了100颗多色罗马玻璃珠，颜色范围广泛，包括深钴蓝、绿松石色、绿色、橙色、红色和黄色调。该组珠子在尺寸、形状与制造上存在相当的差异。

Many beads retain their original irregular forms, reflecting hand production and everyday use in antiquity. The diversity of colours and textures creates a visually rich assemblage, representative of Roman glass bead production.

-> Sizes vary from very small personal adornment beads to larger statement pieces, illustrating the broad stylistic range used across ancient cultures. Together they form an attractive study collection suitable for jewellery reconstruction, display, or educational reference.

Sizes range ± 2,3 - 9,6 mm diameter

Condition:
Good condition, visible signs of wear consistent with age and use.

Certificate of Authenticity:
Available upon request (pdf-format) for sale price of € 100 or more.

Provenance:
Composed of beads originating from various old collections, acquired in the UK between 2016–2024.

Character:
Each ancient bead displays subtle variations and signs of age, reflecting its long history and adding to the unique charm of every composition.

Please note:
Photographed in a professional studio against a deep black background to enhance contrast and detail. Studio lighting and individual screen settings may slightly affect the appearance of colours.

Historical background:

Glass has existed in natural forms since prehistoric times; however, humans first began producing glass around 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, when craftsmen discovered how to combine sand, soda and lime.

For centuries, glass remained a luxury material reserved for the upper classes. Across the Mediterranean world, glassmakers developed techniques such as casting, core-forming and mosaic glass, while experimenting with colours using metallic oxides including cobalt and copper.

The Romans adopted glassmaking following the conquest of Egypt in the 1st century BC. During the 1st century AD, the invention of glassblowing revolutionised production, allowing for larger-scale manufacturing. By adding manganese dioxide, Roman glassmakers were able to produce colourless or ‘aqua’ glass.

Roman glass became highly popular and was widely used for beads, vessels, mosaic tiles and window panes. It was traded throughout the Roman Empire and beyond, reaching regions such as Central Africa, Scandinavia and, via the Silk Road, as far as China.