Roman glass bangle / bracelet

2nd - 3rd century AD

€ 175.00 VAT margin scheme

Article code: 23-4679

Roman opaque dark blue glass bangle / bracelet. Opaque cobalt blue and red-brown glass have been drawn and expertly tooled to form the bangle. A knob is slightly visible where the glass bangle was closed. The colour is dark/cobalt blue with thin red-brown lines around.

Inside diameter: ± 51,6 x 52,3 mm

Outside diamter: ± 61,8 x 63,3 mm

Condition: Intact, no cracks or repairs which is rare. Areas of earth encrustations and patina resulting from the aging process. The bangle was phontographed under strong lighting conditions to show the colour patterns.

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The Romans used glass to imitate precious stones such as emeralds, sapphires or amethyst. Glass was much cheaper and easier to produce in various colours and more flexible to make special designs. With the availability of relatively inexpensive glass, many less affluent Romans could afford rings and bracelets made entirely of glass.