Ca. 100-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising cylindrical carnelian beads and spherical metallic spacers. The vibrant red beads make this necklace a unique statement piece. Beads were an important part of Roman women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Good Condition, wearable.Size: L: 260mm / W:350mm ; 18.8g; Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1970s;