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

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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; suspension loop on top of head. Shaped like the head of a Black African. Head complete, but only small part of suspension loop surviving, and large chip under chin, with neck missing; 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