A GROUP OF FIVE ANCIENT GLASS BEADS AND A GAMING PIECE Circa 6th century BC - 1st century AD. Three ‘black’ glass beads with coloured ‘dots’ (glass frits), a feather bead, and a melon bead with longitudinal ribs; the flat gaming piece made of marbled glass. Diameter 14-16 mm, L 18 mm (feather bead); Diameter22 mm (gaming piece)

Ex private collection, acquired on the German art market before 2000.