A Large Roman Glass Crumb Bead, Late Roman Imperial Period, ca. 3rd - 5th century CE

Black glass barrel-shaped bead, with small - medium sized crumbs in red, yellow, white, and blue. For a related example see:  Spaer, M., Barag, D., Ornan, T., & Neuhaus, T. (2001). Ancient glass in the Israel Museum: Beads and other small objects. Jerusalem: Israel Museum, p. 129 #226-228 Condition:    Losses to the surface, particularly to one side,  otherwise intact and in good condition overall. Dimensions:     Width:  3/4 inch (2 cm) Provenance:  Private collection of an English lady, by descent.