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Roman babies’ bangles

These tiny bangles are made from jet and glass. They range in size from 3½ cm to 7 cm and were made for babies and small girls. As the girls grew, the bangles would have to be broken to remove them. They would have been symbols of high status and probably worn for protection.

Roman babies’ bangles

Image courtesy of Redcar and Cleveland Council Cultural Service

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