Glass portrait bust of a woman

Roman

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Translucent dark blue, appearing almost black.
Appliqué shaped as a portrait bust in relief; flat back.
Bust of a woman in profile to left; hair in fringe across forehead, and in wavy strands drawn to back of head, with one lock falling over nape of neck; arched brow, prominent cheek, and small mouth; pendant earring; beaded necklace around neck above folds of garment falling from shoulders; brooch fastener on proper left shoulder.
Complete, except for tiny chip on edge of back; dulling and faint weathering.

Glass portrait bust of a woman, Glass, Roman

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