Ancient Roman Glass Bead Necklace w/ Gilding
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. One of my favorites, and the colors are perfect for the holiday season! This is a necklace composed of ancient gilded glass beads and an ancient gold wire clasp, expertly restrung to be wearable today. The glass beads are each unique, with their shapes roughly spherical, and range in color from deep, wine red to blackberry. Each also has a wavy, thin white line near its equator. A thin layer of gilt has been applied to each bead, so that some of the surfaces are a deep golden color while the colors of the glass shine through in other places. Each bead sparkles and catches the light in a different way! Length of strand: 17.5" L (44.4 cm); each bead approximately: 0.3" W (0.8 cm)
Provenance: private Dere Family Collection, New York City, New York, USA, acquired in the 1980s - 2000s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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#151633
Condition Report: Beads and clasp are ancient; they have been restrung. Much of the gilt remains. The beads have light deposits and wear commensurate with age but overall are in lovely condition. The clasp is very slightly bent but still functional. Beautiful and wearable!
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. One of my favorites, and the colors are perfect for the holiday season! This is a necklace composed of ancient gilded glass beads and an ancient gold wire clasp, expertly restrung to be wearable today. The glass beads are each unique, with their shapes roughly spherical, and range in color from deep, wine red to blackberry. Each also has a wavy, thin white line near its equator. A thin layer of gilt has been applied to each bead, so that some of the surfaces are a deep golden color while the colors of the glass shine through in other places. Each bead sparkles and catches the light in a different way! Length of strand: 17.5" L (44.4 cm); each bead approximately: 0.3" W (0.8 cm)
Provenance: private Dere Family Collection, New York City, New York, USA, acquired in the 1980s - 2000s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#151633
Condition Report: Beads and clasp are ancient; they have been restrung. Much of the gilt remains. The beads have light deposits and wear commensurate with age but overall are in lovely condition. The clasp is very slightly bent but still functional. Beautiful and wearable!
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