A Group of Three Roman Glass Bangles, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE Sculpture - Architectural while painted decoration transformed these

while painted decoration transformed these everyday objects into works of art

not to bear false witness against the deceased when he is being judged before Osiris

belonged to Queen Mereret of the XII Dynasty

and copper signified power

1998 Raiki Wara: Long Cloth from Aboriginal Australia and the Torres Strait

A Group of Three Roman Glass Bangles, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE Sculpture - Architectural while painted decoration transformed theseA visually appealing group of three ancient Roman glass bracelets, of varying hues and diameters. Each is formed from a rod of colored glass drawn and joined into a continuous loop. The group includes: two of dark cobalt blue glass, and one of a rich sea green. All exhibit iridescent weathering and mineral deposits, adding character and depth to the surfaces. These types of bangles were worn individually or stacked in multiples and were popular