Roman Eye Beads Strand

Product Description: Discover a strand of authentic Roman Eye Beads from the ancient Roman era.

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Dimensions:

• Length: 96cm
• Central Bead Size: 14mm x 14mm

Please note that, as an antique item, it may have some scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Roman Eye Beads:

Era: 1st century BCE to 4th century CE

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Technique: Core-wound application (a method where a release agent is applied to a metal rod, around which molten glass is wound and other colored glass is applied in dot patterns)

Ancient glass from the Roman era and the Sasanian Empire is often referred to as "Roman Glass." During the height of glass art and trade in ancient Rome, merchants crafted various bead designs to cater to the preferences of their buyers.

Among Roman glass artifacts, those beads featuring eye-like patterns are known as Eye Beads. These beads were believed to possess protective powers and were inspired by ancient Phoenician beads, which predate Roman times by several centuries. The fascination with these ancient beads by the Romans shows a deep connection between bead history and human history itself.