Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A beautiful collection of 55 glass beads boasting hues of cobalt, navy, powder blue, lemon, scarlet, gold, black, and white, all strung on a modern strand with a lobster claw clasp to be wearable. The elegant adornment exhibits a diverse assortment of bead forms, including tubular, barrel, ellipsoid, spherical, and segmented with a translucent, melon-shaped bead at the center. All of the tubular and 2 of the barrel beads showcase lovely decorative patterns of parallel striations, as well as target and starburst motifs. A stunning combination of ancient art and modern style! Size (necklace): 18.125" L (46 cm); Size (largest bead): 0.375" in diameter x .75" W (1 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: private Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA collection, acquired in 1996 via inheritance in Hollywood, Florida, USA

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#162636

Losses to 4 beads. Stable surface fissure to central melon bead. All beads have nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with light earthen deposits throughout.