Glass pendant with lion

Unknown

4th–5th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent amber yellow. Oval disk with thick rounded edge on right half; uneven, flat bottom; pierced suspension loop applied to front of disk, folded over, and pressed on to back edge. On obverse, off-center circular stamp with lion in relief walking to right; in field above, two stars flanking crescent moon. Intact; some pitting of surface bubbles and brilliant iridescent weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–5th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Mary Anna Palmer Draper, 1915