Roman Eye Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of ancient Roman Eye Beads, originating from Alexandria (modern-day Egypt). The beads are from the Roman period, spanning from the 1st century BC to the 4th century AD.

Specifications:

• Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)
• Dimensions:
  • Length: 94cm
  • Size of central bead: 13mm x 13mm

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

About Roman Eye Beads:

Era: 1st century BC to 4th century AD

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Technique: Core-wound application (a method involving coating a metal rod with a release agent, then winding molten glass around it and applying other colored glass in a polka-dot pattern)

Glass crafted during the ancient Roman and Sasanian Persian periods is known as "Roman Glass." Ancient Roman merchants, who were active in glass trade, created various bead designs to cater to the preferences of their buyers.

Among Roman Glass, those with eye-like patterns are called Eye Beads. These were inspired by ancient Phoenician beads, which were believed to have protective powers and were used as talismans. The Phoenician beads date back several hundred years before the Roman period.

It's fascinating to think that even ancient Romans admired beads from even earlier times, truly making the history of beads a reflection of human history.