Ca. 100-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising multiple opaque and transparent sub- spherical, tubular and rectangular glass, glass-paste and stone beads in a variety of colours. The vibrant colours of the 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:220mm / W:mm ; 49.5g; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.