Ca. 100-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising multiple opaque and transparent sub- spherical, tubular and rectangular blue glass and glass paste beads. This necklace is a vibrant 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:365mm / W:210mm ; 8.6g; Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed before 2000.