Glass Bead
Name/Title
Glass BeadEntry/Object ID
L.2021.249Description
Round bead, glass, dark blue with green and white circle decorationStyle
RomanUse
May have been used for personal decorative jewellery, such as necklaces.Context
The history of the glass bead in the Roman empire began as a status symbol for the wealthy and elite, however by the time the Romans established Trimontium in the late 1st century CE, glass ware was more commonly available and manufactured in large scale. Therefore, it could be procured by different sectors of the population. There were simple pieces widely available and also very specialized types of luxury glass. Bead necklaces were popular in Roman Britain.Collection
Live BordersCategory
Bead
Jewellery
Acquisition
Accession
ETLMS:20.0015Source or Donor
Live BordersAcquisition Method
LoanMade/Created
Time Period
1st - 2nd centuryEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
EuropeCulture/Tribe
Romano British