Glass head pendant

Unknown

3rd–1st century BCE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent blue, appearing opaque black, and opaque yellow. Oval with uneven, irregular back; small hole under chin; large suspension loop on top of the head. Ear as small applied trail of yellow glass over blue hair; spiral headband across forehead; deep-set eye sockets with tiny holes as eyes, pointed nose, narrow lips, and prominent cheeks and chin. Intact, but possibly missing proper right ear; dulling and faint weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–1st century BCE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Carthaginian or Eastern Mediterranean

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917