Roman Eye Beads Strand

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

Specifications:

• Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)
• Size:
  • Length: 77cm
  • Central Bead Size: 13mm x 12mm

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

About Roman Eye Beads:

Period: 100 BC to 300 AD

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Technique: Core-forming (a method where a metal rod is coated with a releasing agent, and molten glass is wrapped around it, with additional colored glass dots applied for decoration)

Known as "Roman Glass," the glass made during ancient Roman times and the Sassanian Empire was highly prized and traded by Roman merchants, who created various bead designs to cater to buyers' preferences.

Among these Roman glasses, those with eye-like patterns are called Eye Beads. These beads were believed to have protective powers and were used as talismans. They are a reproduction of ancient Phoenician beads from even earlier times, predating ancient Rome by several hundred years.

The fact that ancient Romans admired beads from even older civilizations is a testament to the rich history of beads, which closely mirrors the history of humanity itself.