Description:

Like the amulet with the eye (00138 TEA) we are unsure of the origin of this bead. It is similar to some made in the Mediterranean area during the late Roman period (300-450 AD ) or it could date to much later. From ancient times glass beads were traded from the Middle East and Mediterranean area eastwards towards China.

Glass
Length: 1.5 cm, width: 1.1 cm

Chinese Description:

玻璃珠 地中海，约公元300-450 (﹖) 这玻璃珠与罗马帝国晚期(公元300-450)或稍晚的地中海出品甚为相像。但我们已无法查考这玻璃珠的来源。自远古以来，玻璃珠便透过商贸活动自中东及地中海等地区运至中国。 玻璃

Creator: Unknown

Date: Place and date of manufacture unknown

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:00139TEA