Stratified eye

280EA
Stratified eye bead
1 century AD
Mediterranean region

Rod formed, wound "black" matrix. Seven protruding eyes with layers of alternative white, brown, white and green glass.

Intact, perfect condition. All eyes are preserved.
Max diameter: 15 mm
Height:  15 mm

For published similar beads in museum collections see:
-Alexeeva E.M. Antichniye busi severnogo prichernomoriya, Academy of Science, Moscow, 1975, table 14: 28
-Spaer M., Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum. Beads and other small objects. Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2001, cat 108