Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String

Comprising a large edge section with impressed olive tree, with details of branches, fruit and foliage. 87 grams, 17 cm



Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.

The representation of an olive tree on this sigillata is not casual. In the early Imperial period the export of the Adriatic olive oil, following the amber road, moved from Aquileia to the provinces of Roman Pannonia. During the 3rd century, the production of the Spanish olive oil reached the Northern Roman provinces. Olives were transported in particular amphorae and served with specific vessels, distinguishing the black olives (olivae nerae) from the white olives (olivae albae).

Matched pair each with carnelian cabochon on the ring, garnet and pearl seed beads on the dangle. 2.51 grams total, 29-32 mm



From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. Accompanied by a previous catalogue identification card.

Comprising different types, all with pins and catchplates in situ. 99 grams total, 36-70 mm



Ex property of an Austrian private collector since the 1970s.