Roman Glass Bead Necklace
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fascinating necklace composed of dozens of ancient coffee-colored glass beads, all generally cylindrical in form but with unique flourishes that will keep you looking at each one. All have been strung on a modern wire with modern gold-plated clasp to make a wearable piece of ancient art! Length of necklace: 20" L (50.8 cm); size of largest bead: 0.2" W (0.5 cm)
Provenance: private Dunn collection, Coral Springs, Florida, USA, acquired in the 1990s
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.
#151803
Condition Report: Ancient beads on a modern wire with modern gold-plated clasp. Beads have some chips, scratches, and small losses commensurate with age as well as light deposits and patina.
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**First Time At Auction**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fascinating necklace composed of dozens of ancient coffee-colored glass beads, all generally cylindrical in form but with unique flourishes that will keep you looking at each one. All have been strung on a modern wire with modern gold-plated clasp to make a wearable piece of ancient art! Length of necklace: 20" L (50.8 cm); size of largest bead: 0.2" W (0.5 cm)
Provenance: private Dunn collection, Coral Springs, Florida, USA, acquired in the 1990s
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.
#151803
Condition Report: Ancient beads on a modern wire with modern gold-plated clasp. Beads have some chips, scratches, and small losses commensurate with age as well as light deposits and patina.
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