Lot 607

Ancient Roman / Byzantine Glass Bead Necklace

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Ancient Roman / Byzantine Glass Bead Necklace

Estimate: $500 - $750

Starting Bid: $225

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
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Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Roman, Imperial Period to Byzantine Periods, ca. 1st to 7th century CE. A necklace composed of ancient glass beads of varying hues, including amber, cobalt, honey-yellow, turquoise, and pale green. The beads, primarily spherical with occasional oblong or irregular accent forms, display iridescence and weathering characteristic of ancient glass. At the center hangs a circular pendant impressed with an X or cross motif. The necklace has been restrung in modern times with a metal hook clasp for wear or display. Size of strand: 21.75" L (55.2 cm); central pendant: 0.6" L x 0.5" W (1.5 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005

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Item # 198743

  • Condition: Strung in modern times with a modern hook clasp. Beads have nicks and pitting as expected with age, and have areas of iridescence.

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