Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Roman Millefiori glass bead, large size. Diameter: ± 21,3 mm Height: ± 19,7 mm Intact, in good solid condition. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity available upon request (pdf-format). HISTORY The origins of millefiori glass can be traced back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Phoenicia. Archaeological finds from these cultures have revealed evidence of glass objects with intricate designs that were created using the millefiori technique. Millefiori glass is a type of decorative glass that features intricate patterns formed by fusing together numerous small glass canes or rods of different colours. The name "millefiori" is derived from the Italian words "mille" meaning thousand and "fiori" meaning flowers, reflecting the floral-like appearance of the patterns.