Genuine ancient Classical glass bead with stratified eyes & sand/clay core For Sale

Date: 4th–3rd century BC
Origin: Mediterranean region or Persia
Material: Glass
Diameter: 12 mm
Height: 9 mm
Condition: Intact, in excellent condition.

Dark cobalt-blue glass bead of compressed cylindrical form, decorated with nine stratified eyes arranged in a characteristic staggered pattern. Typical wide axial perforation.

For similar examples in museum collections, see:

• Kunter, K., Glasperlen der vorrömischen Eisenzeit IV: Schichtaugenperlen, Marburger Studien, 1995, Taf. 5:18.

• Spaer, M., Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum: Beads and Other Small Objects, Jerusalem, 2001, pl. 8:104 (for the type).

• Arveiller-Dulong, V., and Nenna, M.-D., Les Verres antiques du Musée du Louvre III: Parure, instruments et éléments d’incrustation, Paris, 2011, p. 93, no. 157.