Followed trends set by the Etruscans, using gold and glass beads, but as the power and spread of the Roman Empire increased. The ancient Romans. considered jewellery to be an essential accessory, being a public display of the wealth of high social classes.
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Possibly 300-700AD
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Ancient viking green glass beads: genuine 9 century 16mm Field find
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ANCIENT ISLAMIC FOLDED GLASS COLOURFUL. I have research the bead and cannot find a similar example so its probably unique or a sole survivor. TURTLE BEAD - 400 A.D. - 500 A.D. The turtle has two raised black eyes.
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A string of ancient glass beads re-strung with modern string. Circa 1st - 3rd century AD. Bead size: 10mm - 18mm. No repairs have been made. Good condition.
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Ancient Roman Egyptian bead Condition: good Item number: A189
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Ancient Glass ~ Zig Zag Trailings Late Roman-Byzantine/Early Islamic 500-900 AD. Ancient Glass rondelle shaped nearly black opaque glass with white color zig zag trailings. Partial lot No. 225. PRICE IS FOR ONE BEAD.
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