A Group of Three Roman Glass Bangles, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE Medium - Gold The patina and surface wear

The patina and surface wear are consistent with prolonged use and age

as usual for the type

having often been lost

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Stone palettes such as this formed an essential part of the scribal toolkit in ancient Egypt

A Group of Three Roman Glass Bangles, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE Medium - Gold The patina and surface wearA visually appealing group of three ancient Roman glass bracelets, of varying hues and diameters. Each is formed from a rod of colored glass drawn and joined into a continuous loop. The group includes: two of dark cobalt blue glass, and one of a rich sea green. All exhibit iridescent weathering and mineral deposits, adding character and depth to the surfaces. These types of bangles were worn individually or stacked in multiples and were popular