Posted by: claudian Mail author
11/18/2006, 11:05:46
Two superb beads from across the pond..from David and Gabriel. The rolled-pad mosaic fascinates me especially, as it combines a hint of the famous Roman "wave" motif along with a very Islamic-looking pattern of blue and white eyes. The pattern just glows when you view the bead from the inside. Amazing colors on both beads and the condition isn't bad either. I suppose the rolled-pad bead is early(100AD??), the perforation and construction being rather distinctive for the period....Enjoy! Steve
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