Ancient Roman -polychrome glass Millefiori mosaic bead

Description: Millefiori beads were made by combining glass rods of different colors to form floral or geometric designs inside the piece. Then the assembled rod was cut into small sections and melted or worked to obtain the bead. The vivid colors — red, yellow, blue, white, green, etc.— are characteristic of this technique. Weight: 2.76 grams. Material: Multicolored mosaic glass Origin: Italy Condition: good usable condition / see photos Date: 1st to 3rd centuries AD. Size: 14 x 11 mm Weight: 2.22 grams. The surface shows calcifications and concretions typical of its antiquity, and which are the best guarantee of its authenticity, This item does not require an export license within the EU No shipments outside the EU . Extremely rare for any collection. Unrestored/Uncleaned and in good condition, Provenance: Bought by the current owner in 2004 in Italy at the Art and Antiques fair. IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and dating have been checked and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods.. By bidding, the buyer agrees to my terms. If you do not agree, do not bid. The seller guarantees that they acquired this piece legally. 993/Pando 10

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