Det Gamle Egypten, Græsk-Romersk Periode Glas Ansigt perle, sandsynligvis Medusa. Spansk eksportlicens.

ITEM: Face bead, probably Medusa
MATERIAL: Mosaic glass
CULTURE: Romano-Egyptian
PERIOD: 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 13 mm x 13 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Dutch private collection, acquired before 2000s
PARALLEL: Corning Museum of Glass, accession number 66.1.45

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The glass mosaic beads were created using a core-forming technique, where small glass pieces were arranged and fused onto a core of molten glass. This method allowed artisans to produce a wide range of patterns and colors, using materials like blue, green, red, yellow, and white glass, which were then molded into bead shapes. Some beads were made using a process known as cane glass, where glass rods were stretched and cut into small pieces to create a mosaic effect. The beads were often cylindrical, spherical, or disc-shaped, with some featuring additional decorative elements, such as gold leaf or inlays of semi-precious stones like lapis lazuli. These beads were then strung together to create necklaces, bracelets, or other forms of jewelry, reflecting the fusion of Roman luxury and Egyptian artistry.