Glass portrait bust of a woman

Unknown

1st–4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent dark blue, appearing almost black. Appliqué shaped as a portrait bust in relief; flat back. Bust of a woman in profile to left; hair in fringe across forehead, and in wavy strands drawn to back of head, with one lock falling over nape of neck; arched brow, prominent cheek, and small mouth; pendant earring; beaded necklace around neck above folds of garment falling from shoulders; brooch fastener on proper left shoulder. Complete, except for tiny chip on edge of back; dulling and faint weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Miss Helen Miller Gould, 1910