Museum Selection Roman Glass Teardrop Earrings
Description
Authentic Roman glass set in silver as simple but stylish earrings; each piece with a unique patina having lain buried for around 2,000 years. Originally developed from Hellenistic traditions, glass production was transformed in the first century ad with mouthblown vessels much prized. Pliny’s ‘Natural History’ states that ‘the most highly valued glass is colourless and transparent, as closely as possible resembling rock crystal’. These Roman Glass Teardrop Earrings are Supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
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