Roman Beads Strand (MIX)

Product Description: This Roman Beads Strand (MIX) features a stunning assortment of blue, navy, and green beads. Each bead varies in shape and size, creating a unique and eclectic look. These beads originate from Alexandria (modern-day Egypt) and the Syrian coastal regions, dating from 100 BCE to 300 CE.

Specifications:

• Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt), Syrian coastal regions
• Estimated Production Period: 100 BCE to 300 CE
• Length (excluding string): Approximately 50cm
• Size of Central Bead: 15mm x 18mm
• Weight: 82g
• Number of Beads: 59 beads (including both large and small)

Special Notes:

As these are antique items, they may have scratches, cracks, or chips. Please note that the colors may appear slightly different in photos due to lighting conditions during photography, and the beads may look different under various lighting conditions.

About Roman Beads:

Between the 1st century BCE and the 4th century CE, glass craftsmanship flourished in the Roman Empire, leading to the production of many glass items that were exported as trade goods. These glass products, made along the Mediterranean coast, spread across a vast region from Northern Europe to Japan. Initially, most glass was opaque, but from the 1st century onwards, transparent glass gained popularity. Beads made during this period were highly valued as jewelry, while fragments of glass cups and pitchers with drilled holes, which are more commonly found, can still be acquired relatively inexpensively.