1st century BC or later. A group of glass round millefiori glass beads decorated to the centre with Murrini slice faces in yellow with black eyes, mouth and hair, red border to the edge, two with bird images; pierced for suspension. 5.34 grams total, 5-9mm (1/4"). From an important London collection; acquired on the UK art market 1971-1974. [21] Fine condition.