Ancient Roman Millefiori Glass Bead Necklace with Fish-shaped Pendant - Stunning! Circa 2nd-3rd century AD This lovely restrung necklace, suitable for contemporary wear, is composed of substantial millefiori glass beads with various designs. The beads are interspersed with spherical celadon-coloured beads, flanked by small terracotta-coloured disc-shaped beads. Millefiori glass is a type of glassware that features intricate, multicoloured patterns resembling flowers. The term "millefiori" comes from the Italian words for "thousand flowers," reflecting the glass’s decorative appearance. The production of millefiori glass involved creating glass canes with layered colours, which were then sliced into cross-sections to reveal the floral patterns. These slices were arranged in moulds and fused together through heating, creating a cohesive and decorative glass object. The technique was highly popular in the Roman Empire, especially between the 1st century BC and the 2nd century AD. Millefiori glass was primarily used to create small luxury items such as beads, bowls, and vases, prized for their vibrant and intricate designs. The process of making millefiori glass was complex and required great skill, which made these items expensive and highly valued. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 17.194.497. Dimensions: 290/580mm x 50mm; weight 80g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.