Roman amber bead

2nd century BC - 3rd century AD

Roman amber bead
Roman amber bead
Roman amber bead
Roman amber bead
50.00 VAT margin scheme
Article codeB22-039
Roman amber bead, large size.

Size: ± 24,2 x 10,8 x 13,6 mm
Weight: ± 1,53 g
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For the Romans amber was a very expensive and highly appreciated commodity. The Amber Road transported the 'gold of the north' for thousands of years from the North Sea and the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean area.
Amber beads or amulets were very popular and attributed with healing and protective properties. Some Romans carried amber beads and rubbed them in their hands for strength or to calm the nerves.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Ancient Jewellery
Material Amber
Country Roman Empire