Roman Eye Beads Strand

Product Description: This strand features Roman Eye Beads from ancient Roman times.

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Size:

• Length: 69cm
• Central bead dimensions: 15mm x 15mm

Note: As this is an antique item, it may have imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Roman Eye Beads:

Era: 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Technique: Core-forming method (a technique where a metal rod is coated with a release agent, then molten glass is wound around it, and other colored glass is applied in a dot pattern)

The glass created during ancient Roman times and the Sasanian Empire is known as "Roman Glass." Ancient Roman merchants, who were active in glass trade, created a variety of bead designs to cater to buyers' preferences.

Among Roman glass beads, those with eye-like patterns are called Eye Beads. These beads, believed to possess protective powers, were used since ancient times and are a recreation of ancient Phoenician beads from even earlier centuries.

The fact that ancient Romans admired beads from even older times shows that the history of beads is indeed intertwined with human history.