Object Description
A Roman fragment of millefiori glass, encased in a modern, silver pendant frame. The glass fragment is hexagonal in shape and features a deep amethyst base colour. Interspersed are flecks of yellow rods, surrounding three vibrant turquoise floral arrangements. Within their centre is a red circle, with each blue petal encased in a white frame. The entire glass fragment is then encased in a modern silver frame with an attachment loop at the top. Supplied with a sterling silver chain.
Length of the chain 22cm when closed. With the pendant attached: 26.5cm. Measurements below are for the pendant alone.
Date: Circa 1st century BC – 1st century AD