Roman Glass Bangles / Bracelets - 8 in Total!
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A lovely ensemble of eight glass bracelets, most of a rather petite size suggesting that they were created for children or petite women. Several present rather dark cobalt or rich black hues. One of the smaller bangles stands out for its ridged decoration running the entire circumference and colorful rainbow iridescence over the glass' rich cobalt hues. One of the larger bracelets features yellow, aqua, green, and red applied glass drops adorning the slender profile of the black glass bangle. Size: largest measures 2.625" in diameter (6.7 cm)
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
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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#139099
Condition Report: Several show expected weathering film and several are repaired from a few pieces. Areas of rainbow iridescence grace most of the bracelets.
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A lovely ensemble of eight glass bracelets, most of a rather petite size suggesting that they were created for children or petite women. Several present rather dark cobalt or rich black hues. One of the smaller bangles stands out for its ridged decoration running the entire circumference and colorful rainbow iridescence over the glass' rich cobalt hues. One of the larger bracelets features yellow, aqua, green, and red applied glass drops adorning the slender profile of the black glass bangle. Size: largest measures 2.625" in diameter (6.7 cm)
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
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.
#139099
Condition Report: Several show expected weathering film and several are repaired from a few pieces. Areas of rainbow iridescence grace most of the bracelets.
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