Necklace with wire-wrapped Roman Amber and Semi-Translucent Glass Beads

1st-3rd century AD

€ 275.00 VAT margin scheme

Article code: B22-123

Necklace with wire-wrapped Roman semi-tranlsucent and amber coloured glass beads in a handmade design with a pendant. The ancient beads are carefully restrung and wire-wrapped with modern materials and a decorative jasseron chain with clasp.

Total length: ± 44,5 cm

Diameter beads: ± 10,9 mm maximum

Good solid condition and wearable. Restrung with modern materials, spacer beads and fittings. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.

Amber was a very expensive commodity in the Roman period. By adding iron-sulphur during the glass-making process the Romans succeeded in imitating this highly appreciated colour in glass.

The wire-wrapping technique, dating back to around 2000 BC, was a favoured method among ancient jewellery makers of many ancient civilizations. Renowned for its versatility and durability, this technique was cherished throughout history for creating intricate and timeless designs.

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