Roman period mosaic glass bead

The object in detail.

A Roman period glass bead, dating C. 3rd century BC – 1st century AD. Bead was manufactured in several stages. Complex mosaic cane consists of five brown-in-white concentric sub-canes with three blue-in-white centers in each.

Height: 12,1 mm

Diameter: 13,5 mm

Weight: 2,8 g

Provenance: Till 1960 in the private British collection of N.S. Since 1960 in a private British collection of Mr. B.W. Bought by the current owner in 2019 in London, from C.B. who had owned the item since 2010

As it stands today.

Offered in stable, well-preserved condition consistent with its age and burial history. Surfaces retain their original character; no modern restoration beyond conservation-grade stabilisation.

A full condition report, additional photographs and the certificate of authenticity are supplied to the buyer. Independent analysis can be arranged on request prior to purchase.