Ca. 100-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of beads comprising multiple opaque and transparent multi-coloured discoid glass beads of of Roman date as well as beautiful modern lapis lazuli beads. This necklace features a beautiful repeating pattern of and a stunning central section comprised of three exquisite lapis lazuli beads. 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. Excellent condition. Wearable.Size: L:333mm / W:303mm ; 13.5g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.