COLLECTION OF RARE ROMAN GLASS FACE BEADS

Ca. AD 1 - 300. A collection of three glass face beads, including, from left to right: two rectangular examples in blue and red glass respectively, each moulded in relief with a bearded male face, with deeply modelled eyes, brows, nose and beard; and an elongated head with a slender neck and a suspension loop at the crown. Size: 14-20mm x 10-10mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Prince Collection, 1990s–2014; ex. private collection, 1970s–1990s.

Estimate:£100

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