Roman Eye Beads Strand

Product Description: This strand of Roman Eye Beads dates back to ancient Roman times.

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Size:

• Length: 107cm
• Central Bead Size: 12mm x 14mm

Note: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Roman Eye Beads:

Era: 100 BCE - 300 CE

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Technique: Core-forming (a method where molten glass is wound around a metal rod coated with a separating material, with additional colored glass applied in a dot pattern)

Glass produced during the ancient Roman and Sasanian Persian periods is known as "Roman Glass." Ancient Roman merchants, who actively traded glassware, crafted beads in various designs to cater to buyers' preferences.

Among Roman Glass items, those with eye-like patterns are referred to as Eye Beads. These beads, believed to possess protective powers, were recreations of ancient Phoenician beads used as talismans. The original Phoenician beads date back several centuries before ancient Rome.

It's fascinating to think that ancient Romans admired beads from even more ancient times, highlighting that the history of beads is indeed intertwined with human history.