Ancient Roman Iridescent Glass Beads Strand
Ancient Roman Iridescent Glass Beads Strand
Product Description: Discover the allure of ancient history with this strand of iridescent Roman beads. Perfect for crafting a necklace or simply displaying in a glass case or on the wall, these beads bring a museum-quality elegance to any setting.
Specifications:
- Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)
- Estimated Production Period: 2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE
- Size: Diameter: 13mm x Height: 10mm
- Weight: 50g
- Length: 71cm
- Special Notes: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
- Care Instructions: Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the images. The colors are displayed as seen in a well-lit room.
About Roman Beads:
From the 1st century BCE to the 4th century CE, glass craftsmanship flourished in the Roman Empire, producing many glass items for trade. These glass products, made along the Mediterranean coast, spread across a vast region from Northern Europe to Japan. Initially opaque, transparent glass gained popularity around the 1st century CE. Beads made for adornment were highly valued, while glass fragments from cups or pitchers with holes drilled in them are more common and can still be found at relatively affordable prices today.