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Glass and Bronze Pendants : Roman Glass Spindle Whorl and Glass Bead Set in Pendant
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Roman Glass Spindle Whorl and Glass Bead Set in Pendant - FJ.3593
Origin: The Holy Land
Circa: 100
AD
to 300
AD
Collection: Classical Antiquities
Medium: Glass, Gold
Additional Information: This pendant is composed of a roman glass spindle whorl and a roman glass bead in a modern setting of 18-karat gold., SOLD
$480.00
Location: United States
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The Romans perfected the art of
glassmaking, and objects made from this
lovely substance were greatly prized
throughout antiquity. In this unusual
pendant, an ancient jewel and a roman
household artifact are combined to
stunning effect. Since the dawn of time,
the spindle whorl was commonly used as a
counter weight for the spinning and
weaving of wool. Roman custom dictated
that noble women and commoner alike
engaged in this everyday chore: it was
considered a mark of virtue. Whose
slender fingers might have held this
glass whorl when it was new? What
thoughts and daydreams helped her pass
the time as she went about her task? The
bead that complements the whorl may once
have graced the neck of a great beauty.
In this most unusual jewel, it is once
again destined to adorn a remarkable
individual.
- (FJ.3593)
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