Collection of Phoenician Glass Beads tradeweight The deep vermillion lacquer

The deep vermillion lacquer

particularly the Levant

Without pottery

The exact symbolism of the shield remains ambiguous

cowry-shell jewelry

Collection of Phoenician Glass Beads tradeweight The deep vermillion lacquerEastern Mediterranean, c. 600200 BC A beautiful set of four ancient Phoenician glass beads, each showcasing the artistry, symbolism, and far reaching trade of the ancient Mediterranean world. One features a striking dark blue surface with silvery iridescence and applied blue eye motifs believed to protect against evil. Another is a small black cylindrical bead with delicate white and turquoise spirals. A third is decorated with orange and white