Glass pendant

Roman

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Translucent pale yellow with greenish tinge; loop in same color.
Circular disk with thick rounded edge surrounding stamped center; flat back; pierced suspension loop applied to front of disk, folded over, and pressed on to back edge.
On obverse, circular stamp with human figure standing at center holding two objects in outstretched arms; at his feet, two animals or birds. The design is very indistinct but may be identified as a shepherd-kriophoros.
Complete, but slight weathered chip on edge to proper right of loop; pitting, thick creamy weathering, and patches of brilliant iridescence.

Glass pendant, Glass, Roman

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