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Ancient Roman Glass RARE Ancient Roman Glass "Eye Bead" – 1st–4th Century AD
Ancient Roman Glass RARE Ancient Roman Glass "Eye Bead" – 1st–4th Century AD
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Ancient Roman Glass RARE Ancient Roman Glass "Eye Bead" – 1st–4th Century AD
1st–4th Century AD
Ancient Roman Glass "Eye Bead" – 1st–4th Century AD
A beautiful and well-preserved ancient glass bead featuring a striking black body with yellow ‘eye’ motifs. The bead is decorated with circular eye patterns and intersecting lines, designed as a form of protection against the evil eye – a common belief in the Roman world.
Such beads were prized both as adornments and amulets, and they were widely traded across the Mediterranean. This example shows fine workmanship and a pleasing patina from age and burial.
Culture: Roman
Date: ca. 1st–4th century AD
Material: Glass
Dimensions: approx. 2 cm wide
Weight: 5.3 g
String length: 17 in (modern cord for wear/display)
Condition: Very good, intact with expected surface wear and minor encrustations consistent with age.
Provenance: Acquired from a UK collection, originally sourced from the Mediterranean region.
A fine collector’s piece and an excellent example of protective Roman glasswork.
****Please note: Orders shipped outside the EU may be subject to customs fees and import duties.****
A beautiful and well-preserved ancient glass bead featuring a striking black body with yellow ‘eye’ motifs. The bead is decorated with circular eye patterns and intersecting lines, designed as a form of protection against the evil eye – a common belief in the Roman world.
Such beads were prized both as adornments and amulets, and they were widely traded across the Mediterranean. This example shows fine workmanship and a pleasing patina from age and burial.
Culture: Roman
Date: ca. 1st–4th century AD
Material: Glass
Dimensions: approx. 2 cm wide
Weight: 5.3 g
String length: 17 in (modern cord for wear/display)
Condition: Very good, intact with expected surface wear and minor encrustations consistent with age.
Provenance: Acquired from a UK collection, originally sourced from the Mediterranean region.
A fine collector’s piece and an excellent example of protective Roman glasswork.
****Please note: Orders shipped outside the EU may be subject to customs fees and import duties.****
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