Bidspirit auction | PHOENICIAN GLASS EYE BEAD

PHOENICIAN GLASS EYE BEAD - Ca. 500 - 300 BC. A spherical stratified glass eye bead in cobalt blue, with four rows of applied circular motifs. Each motif consists of concentric bands in white and brown, enclosing a cobalt blue central dot. The bead is perforated through the centre.A similar example sold for USD 4,750 at Christie's, Live Auction 2770, Ancient Jewelry, 5 December 2012, Lot 323.Size: 21mm x 19mm; Weight: 11gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.