Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. A gorgeous necklace that is constructed with dozens of circular Roman glass beads in hues of purple, blue, and amber. Each bead is pierced through the midsection to enable its suspension and is covered in glinting layers of silvery and rainbow iridescence. The beads are individually mounted on modern gold-plated chain links that are connected to one another via petite loop terminals. Capped on the verso with a loop and shepherd's hook combo, this is a wearable example of the culmination between ancient art and modern fashion. Size (necklace): 15.625" L (39.7 cm); (largest bead): 0.25" Diameter (39.7 cm x 0.6 cm)

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Madame Frances Artuner collection, Belgium, acquired in the 1960s

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#151678

  • Condition: Strung in modern times and wearable as shown. Glass beads are ancient and gold-filled components are modern. Minor nicks and abrasions to some beads, otherwise intact and very good. Nice iridescence across most beads.

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