A restrung Ancient Romano-Egyptian necklace formed from multicoloured glass beads. The body of the necklace is composed of small tubular, rounded, and disc-shaped beads. A centrepiece is formed from a stack of five beads, four ellipsoid beads and a small petal-shaped bead, through which the necklace is threaded. Each glass bead displays a unique shape, hue and translucency, reflecting their antique and hand-crafted nature. Please note this necklace is unclasped and threaded on a string. Chipping to some of the beads 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) Half-length 36cm, Beaded half-length 20.5cm Provenance: Ex private UK collection, acquired 1990s.