Glass pendant in the form of a Black African's head

Unknown

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

Translucent purple, appearing black. Solid, vertical pendant, with mold marks running up sides and top of head, and under his neck; suspension loop on top of head pierced through from proper right to proper left side. Shaped like the head of a Black African. Intact, but some chipping around mold seams and on top of head behind suspension loop; dulling and slight weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 2nd–1st century BCE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Greek, Eastern Mediterranean

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1941