Product Description: This strand features Roman Eye Beads from the ancient Roman period, offering a unique glimpse into history.

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Size:

• Length: 88cm
• Central Bead Dimensions: 14mm x 20mm

Note: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Roman Eye Beads:

Era: 100 BCE to 300 CE

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Technique: Core-forming method (glass is wound around a metal rod coated with a release agent, and then other colors of glass are applied in a polka dot pattern)

Glass from the ancient Roman period and the Sassanid Persian period is known as "Roman Glass." Ancient Roman merchants, who were actively engaged in glass trade, created beads with various designs to cater to the preferences of buyers.

Among Roman Glass, those with eye-like patterns are called "Eye Beads." These beads were believed to have protective powers and were used as talismans. They were a recreation of ancient Phoenician beads, which date back several hundred years before the ancient Roman era.

It's fascinating to consider that ancient Romans were enamored with beads from even more ancient times. Truly, the history of beads mirrors the history of humanity.