{"product_id":"ancient-roman-glass-40","title":"Ancient Roman Glass - Mount Carmel, Israel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Roman Glass – Mount Carmel, Israel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecovered from the Mount Carmel region, these fragments originate from the Roman glass industry that thrived between the 1st century BCE and the 4th century CE. The glass was originally formed through sand rich in silica and melted with natron, a naturally occurring soda ash used as a flux. Over centuries, burial in mineral-rich soils caused a fine iridescent surface and vivid coloration—ranging from sea-green and aqua to soft golden tones—through a process called \u003cem\u003eweathering hydration\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fragment represents a tangible piece of Roman craftsmanship and trade history, illustrating the technological leap that made glass production affordable across the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further reading, see:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/publications.iaa.org.il\/atiqot\/vol117\/iss1\/18\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGlass Finds from the Roman-Period Cemetery at Ḥorbat Mitla, Mount Carmel – Yael Gorin-Rosen, ‘Atiqot’ Vol. 117 (2025)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.persee.fr\/doc\/mom_1274-6525_2000_act_33_1_1873?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Ancient Glass Industry in Israel: Summary of the Finds and New Discoveries – Yael Gorin-Rosen (2000)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.74 grams \/ 68.7 carats \/ 26.9 x 17.5 x 8.0 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/span\u003e $315 - $325\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joe Henley Rough \u0026 Gemstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54416955736377,"sku":"11116x","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0037\/0233\/files\/IMG_8458_4d6e9232-ad9a-4739-811e-5b69d5978a61.jpg?v=1788274091","url":"https:\/\/gemdragonauctions.com\/products\/ancient-roman-glass-40","provider":"Gem Dragon Auctions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}