Roman Eye Beads Strand

Product Description: This strand features authentic Roman Eye Beads from the ancient Roman era.

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Dimensions:

• Length: 110 cm
• Central bead size: 18mm x 14mm
• Right side bead size: 16mm x 10mm
• Left side bead size: 14mm x 15mm

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

About Roman Eye Beads:

Era: 1st century BCE to 4th century CE

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Technique: Core-forming and application (a method where a metal rod is coated with a release agent, molten glass is wound around it, and additional colored glass dots are applied).

Roman glass, crafted during the ancient Roman and Sassanian periods, is a testament to the thriving glass trade of the time. Ancient Roman merchants catered to their customers' tastes by offering a variety of bead designs.

Among these, Roman Eye Beads are distinguished by their eye-like patterns, believed to possess protective powers. These beads were inspired by ancient Phoenician beads, which served similar purposes and date back several centuries before the Roman era.

The admiration that ancient Romans had for even older beads highlights that the history of beads is indeed intertwined with the history of humanity.