An Ancient Byzantine Patterned Glass Bead, 1st Millennium CE

This ancient glass bead features a distinctive eye motif, a common symbol in many cultures believed to offer protection against the evil eye. Dating back to the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millenniu

This exquisite glass bead, measuring 2 x 1.5 cm, boasts three meticulously crafted faces, each depicting varied human expressions. Originating from the Phoenician culture in the 1st Millennium BCE, it

A remarkable example of ancient Himalayan craftsmanship, this jasper bead from the Silk Road era resonates with history. Its elongated form and intricate red-and-white patterns speak to the skilled ar

This collection of ancient carnelian beads, each approximately 0.8 x 1.0 cm, showcases a variety of hues from rich, deep reds to light, creamy oranges. The beads are believed to date from the 1st mill

This exquisite stratified eye glass bead is a captivating specimen of Roman glasswork, hailing from a period straddling the 1st century BCE and 1st century CE. With a diameter of 1.5 cm, the bead disp

This ancient Egyptian face glass bead, measuring 18x18x16 mm (approximately 0.71x0.71x0.63 inches), is a fine example of early glasswork dating back to the 2nd-1st millennium BC. The craftsmanship dis

This glass bead with its concentric circular patterns, commonly known as an 'eye bead', is a distinctive artifact from the Roman period, likely dating from the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE. S

Roman & Romano-Egyptian, ca. 1st century CE. A beautiful necklace composed of ancient millefiori glass beads, each white with a colorful inclusion, mainly blue but some green, red, and yellow; also a

This Roman mosaic glass bead, adorned with eye patterns in hues of blue and red, is from approximately the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE. The 'evil eye' motif was commonly used in the ancient

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st century CE. A gorgeous strand of 29 glass millefiori beads of various shapes - mostly spherical, some ovoid and cylindrical - as well as approximately 50 petite dark bl

This compelling lot of six Indo-Himalayan etched carnelian dzi beads, dating back to between the 1st millennium BCE and the 1st millennium CE, showcases the intricate craftsmanship of ancient artisans

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A wonderful pair of earrings each made from 6 ancient glass beads. The beads are translucent and opaque shades of blue, pearlescent white, and black

Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ban Chiang, ca. 300 BCE; Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely and wearable collection of 22 ancient glass beads from Thailand, and 2 ancient Roman glas

**Originally Listed At $400** Rome, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. In addition to creating glass vessels for domestic and funerary contexts, the ancient Romans also used glass to make jewelry, clearly app

**Originally Listed At $300** Egypt, Late Dynastic to Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 664 BCE to 300 CE; Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A wearable pair of earrings and a ring made from

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An opulent string of barrel and spherical glass beads of cobalt blue hues and 18 modern barrel beads of a lustrous golden hue arranged in an alternat

Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 5th century CE. A fabulous necklace presenting a rich assortment of 31 ancient and colorful glass beads; including gorgeous millefiori mosaic fused and chevron glass

Collection of Two Ancient Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian Bead Necklaces. Including a four-strand necklace of carnelian and agate beads from Central Asia and dated to circa the CE 1st millennium together with

This slender bicone bead, with dimensions of 1.38 x 0.31 inches (3.5 x 0.8 cm), is an ancient example of Himalayan craftsmanship from the 1st millennium BCE. The bead's patterned surface, displaying b

This bead, with its tessellated black and white mosaic pattern, is characteristic of Roman glasswork between the 1st and 3rd centuries CE. Its design, resembling the intricate mosaics of Roman archite

A strand of ancient carnelian beads, c. 1st Millennium BC, of various shapes and sizes and strung with a nice faceted quartz or 'rock crystal' bead and a few later Roman blue glass beads. Ex Malter Ga

A lot of 4 stone and glass beads from the Holy Land. Lot includes a pair of dark green Jasper beads with tapered sides, c. 1st Millennium BC, with wear on the ends from use. (L: 2.7 & 1.9 cm), and als

This exquisite Roman-Byzantine glass bead exemplifies the period's glasswork mastery, featuring the classic 'evil eye' motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes. The swirling patterns and intense co

Mediterranean; c. 3rd century BC to 1st Millennium AD. Nice group of 23 small to medium sized (mostly glass) beads. Greatest Length; 7/8" (2.3 cm) Provenance: The John J. Slocum Collection Mr. Slocum