Product Description: This strand features ancient Roman Eye Beads, originating from Alexandria (modern-day Egypt). The strand measures 103 cm in length, with the central bead measuring 14mm x 14mm. Please note that as an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)
• Size:
  • Length: 103 cm
  • Central Bead Size: 14mm x 14mm
• Special Note: As this is an antique item, it may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Roman Eye Beads:

Era: 100 BCE to 300 CE

Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)

Technique: Core-wound application (a method where molten glass is wound around a metal rod coated with a release agent, with other colored glass applied in a polka-dot pattern)

Roman glass, produced during the ancient Roman and Sassanian periods, is commonly referred to as "Roman Glass." These ancient Roman merchants, who were active in glass art and trade, crafted beads in various designs to suit the preferences of their buyers.

Among Roman glass, beads with eye-like patterns are known as Eye Beads. These were believed to have protective powers and were inspired by ancient Phoenician beads, which date back several centuries before ancient Rome. The fact that ancient Romans admired even older beads highlights how the history of beads is intertwined with the history of humanity.