Product Description: Discover the exquisite Roman Beads from the 1st to 3rd century AD, featuring stunning Mosaic Triangular Beads. These historical treasures originate from Alexandria, now modern-day Egypt, and are crafted using the intricate banded mosaic technique.

Specifications:

• Type: Mosaic Triangular Beads
• Era: 1st to 3rd century AD
• Origin: Alexandria, Egypt
• Technique: Banded Mosaic
• Length: 83cm
• Central Bead Size: 17mm x 15mm

Special Notes: Due to the antique nature of these beads, they may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Roman Beads:

Roman Beads date from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD, primarily originating from Alexandria (modern-day Egypt) and the coastal regions of Syria. During the Roman Empire, glass craftsmanship flourished, leading to the production and export of numerous glass items. These glass products, created along the Mediterranean coast, spread across vast regions from Northern Europe to Japan.

Initially, most Roman glass was opaque, but by the 1st century AD, transparent glass became increasingly popular. Beads crafted during this era were highly prized as jewelry, while fragments of glass vessels such as cups and pitchers, often with holes drilled for use as beads, are more commonly found and remain relatively affordable today.