Glass pendant in the form of a bunch of grapes

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late 2nd–1st century BCE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Colorless. Pendant shaped like an elongated bunch of grapes; integral large suspension loop at top with projecting spur above and horizontal hole through one half of mold. Vertical mold seams visible at sides and over loop. Intact, but slightly chipped at top of one side; dulling and some soil encrustation.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 2nd–1st century BCE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Greek, Eastern Mediterranean

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917