Two mosaic glass beads
€490
available
Object number
AR3420J
| Object: |
Two mosaic glass beads
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| Material: |
Polychrome opaque glass.
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| Period: |
The larger bead 18th to 19th century AD, Venetian. The smaller bead 9th to 12th century AD, Islamic. Our thanks go to Juergen Busch for attributing and dating these two beads. |
| Description: |
Two spherical beads made of mosaic glass. Both have elaborate and nice linear, polychrome decorations. The larger bead comes from a workshop in Murano, Venice and was made as a trade bead in the Modern era. The smaller bead is of Islamic origin and was made in the Eastern Mediterranean during the Golden Age of Islam, probably in Syria.
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| Dimensions: |
15mm and 22mm diameter.
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| Condition: |
Very good condition. The smaller bead professionally restored from two fragments. The large bead with a chip. Overall, however, wonderful impression and condition.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us on the British art market in 2022. Previously in a British private collection. Acquired into it at Christie's London auction 30 April 2008, lot 84. The beads were previously purchased in the 1980ies.
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| Literature: |
For an overview on ancient and antique beads we recommend L. Sherr Dubin, The History of Beads.
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| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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