Bracelet, Glass, Orange, Roman
Production date
1st Century CE-4th Century CE
Country
Italy
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Object detail
Description
Bracelet made of glass. The inner rim is of black glass upon which is built an orange glass body with thin yellow straitions running to the rim. At intervals along the rim are inserts of lime green inlays. The bracelet has some marks and damage consistent with age.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Roman
Production date
1st Century CE-4th Century CE
Measurements
L12mm x W110mm x D110mm
Media/Materials description
Glass
History and use
In the ancient world, as it is today, accessorising was an essential element of dressing. A wide range of accessories have been worn throughout time - including crowns, wreaths, veils, hair-pins, head bindings, earrings, necklaces, armbands, bracelets, bangles and rings. All are highly visible, and bring the viewers’ attention to the wearer’s face or body. They are items of display- communicating gender, style, wealth and status in a highly visible way, and expressing the individual identity of the wearer. Some jewellery can even create sound from the movement of the wearer. When worn together, the sound that bangles make as they brush against each other, announce the presence of a person, even before they are seen. This substantial piece would most certainly have caught the eye.
Registration number
E40185