Roman Deep Blue Glass Bead Necklace String

Comprising a biconvex body with ellipsoid base, short neck with everted rim and strap handle; the body facetted, with concentric rings to the central panel on each side; mounted on a custom-made stand. 82 grams total, 95 mm including stand



From an important collection of glass, London, UK, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12960-246379.

The word amphoriskos, Greek for 'small amphora', refers in the Graeco-Roman world to the shape of the object, a miniature version of the two-handled metal or ceramic vessels that contained oil or wine. Core-formed glass was made by dipping a removable core that gives the vessel its shape into a molten glass mixture.

Comprising: square-section shank with tapering finial and lug, incised geometric ornament; C-shaped socket with lion-mask to the outer face, lion's leg and claw at the base. 54 grams, 97 mm



Found Gloucestershire, UK.

Each plano-convex in section in green glass with striated surface. 23 grams total, 72-75 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the late 20th century A.D. From the private collection of the late David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.