LARGE COLLECTION OF PHOENICIAN CORE-FORMED GLASS BEADS. Ca. 600 - 200 BC A collection of 50 core-formed glass beads, comprising elongated barrel and biconical elements in dark brown, black, and amber tones, decorated with spiral and transverse trails in white, cream, yellow and blue. Size: 15-29mm x 5-9mm; Weight: 80g. Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s; Reputedly from the Dr. Nolte collection, acquired in the early to mid 20th Century AD.