A Roman Carnelian Faceted Bead Necklace, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Medium - Iron 5 Mogensen 1918

5 Mogensen 1918

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further confirms its ritual function rather than use as jewelry

A Roman Carnelian Faceted Bead Necklace, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Medium - Iron 5 Mogensen 1918The most favorable pieces of carnelian are a deep red to red orange hue, and this fine bead necklace is a splendid example of type. It is composed of thirty four (34) fiery carnelian faceted beads that graduate in size. Carnelian stones, which were immensely popular throughout Greco Roman antiquity, originated from deposits in the Arabian Peninsula and India. Like the Egyptians and the Greeks, the Romans believed that carnelian was endowed with