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Bracelet — Syria, Roman

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Written by: Hannah ClarkeContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 12808
Syria, Roman

Bracelet

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Jewelry made entirely of glass, such as this bracelet, held wide appeal in Roman society because of its potential to imitate more precious materials. The adaptability of glass offered an affordable alternative to the expensive items favored by the aristocracy, enabling less affluent Romans to follow imperial tastes.

Artist / MakerSyria, Roman
Date350–500 CE
Culture / OriginSyria, Roman
Mediumglass
DimensionsDiameter: 7.6 cm (3 in.)
DepartmentGreek and Roman Art
TypeGlass
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