Roman Glass and Steatite Necklace

Culture: Roman

Period: 4th century A.D.

Material: Glass, Steatite

Dimensions: 27.5 cm long

Price: Sold

Ref: 3033

Provenance: English private collection, acquired in the 1980s.

Condition: Intact. Two more steatite pendants (2 cm and 3 cm) once belonging to the necklace accompany this lot.

Description: Very impressing necklace composed of glass cylindrical beads and seven steatite pendants in the shape of stylised human heads. In the lot are two more pendants carved with stylised faces and surrounded by dot-and-circle decoration. Restrung with modern clasps.