Bracelet. Rome, 1st–3rd centuries AD.

Bracelet. Rome, 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Glass.
The surface shows minor wear and deposits consistent with its age.
Measurements: 8 cm in diameter.

Roman glass bracelet, circular in shape with a rounded cross-section, featuring an orange-amber hue on the exterior and traces of iridescence and surface patina characteristic of its archaeological age. This type of personal adornment was part of the everyday and ornamental attire of the Roman world, particularly associated with women.

The production of glass objects became widespread in the Roman Empire, aided by the development of techniques that allowed for the manufacture of vessels, beads, ointment jars, and personal adornments in a wide variety of colors and shapes. Glass bracelets stand out for their lightness, brilliance, and decorative value, serving as an affordable and eye-catching alternative to other, more expensive materials.