Bidspirit auction | LARGE PHOENICIAN EYE GLASS BEAD

LARGE PHOENICIAN EYE GLASS BEAD WITH KNOB PROJECTIONS - Ca. 400 - 200 BC A barrel-shaped bead in turquoise glass, decorated with a central band of stratified eye motifs in blue, white and brown, further ornamented with yellow and white knob-like projections arranged in rows above and below. Size: 34mm x 35mm; Weight: 34.6g. Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s; Reputedly from the Dr. Nolte collection, acquired in the early to mid 20th Century AD. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9204, Ancient Glass formerly in the G. Sangiorgi Collection, 3 June 1999, Lot 23.