Bidspirit auction | LARGE PHOENICIAN COLOUR GLASS BEAD

LARGE PHOENICIAN COLOUR GLASS BEAD - Ca. 500 - 300 BC. A cylindrical glass bead in dark blue with applied yellow-coloured roundels arranged in two horizontal rows, intersected by a sinuous trailing line encircling the centre. Broad amber trails are applied at the top and bottom edges, forming prominent collar-like borders.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 17.194.715; 17.194.712; The British Museum, Museum number 1868,0501.54.Size: 25mm x 25mm; Weight: 20gProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.