Roman Eye Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of ancient Roman Eye Beads, originating from Alexandria (modern-day Egypt). These beads are a historical treasure, reflecting the craftsmanship of the Roman era.

Specifications:

• Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)
• Length: 105cm
• Central Bead Size: 13mm x 12mm
• Note: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Roman Eye Beads:

Era: 100 BCE to 300 CE

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Technique: Core-formed method (a technique where molten glass is wound around a metal rod coated with a releasing agent, with other colored glass applied in a polka dot pattern)

Roman glass, produced during the ancient Roman and Sassanian Persian periods, is known as "Roman Glass." Ancient Roman merchants, who were active in the glass trade, created beads in various designs to suit buyers' preferences. Among these, beads with eye-like patterns are called Eye Beads. These were believed to have protective powers and were a recreation of ancient Phoenician beads, which dated back several centuries before the Roman era.

The fact that ancient Romans admired beads from an even older period highlights how the history of beads is intertwined with human history.