
Title | Ancient Roman Glass Earrings Beads Bowl Fragments Afghanistan |
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Materials | Roman glass bead bowl fragments, lapis stone |
Made In | Ancient Rome |
Traded In | Afghanistan |
Approximate Age | Ancient--exact age is unknown. |
Overall Condition | Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. |
Damage/Repair | Beads showing the effects of age: scratches, discoloration, pitting and chips. |
People | Afghani |
Object Size | 1.25 inch drop. See picture with penny for size comparison. |
Necklace Length | 20 inches (includes string/raffia) |
Pendant Size | 3 X 1.75 Inch |
Strand Length | 26 inches (including string/raffia) |
Brand | Unbranded |
Style | Statement |
Type | Earrings |
Additional information: These elegant glass disks were found in Afghanistan, and are made from fragments of ancient Roman bowls. To learn more about these and other ancient beads, please read A BEAD TIMELINE (Lankton).