Glass pendant in the shape of a Black African's head
Uncertain color, possibly deep purple, appearing black.
Solid, vertical pendant, with mold marks running up sides, top of head, and under neck; suspension loop on top of head.
Shaped like the head of a Black African.
Complete, except for suspension loop; most of surface covered in enamel-like greenish weathering.
Solid, vertical pendant, with mold marks running up sides, top of head, and under neck; suspension loop on top of head.
Shaped like the head of a Black African.
Complete, except for suspension loop; most of surface covered in enamel-like greenish weathering.
Artwork Details
- Title: Glass pendant in the shape of a Black African's head
- Period: Hellenistic
- Date: 2nd–1st century BCE
- Culture: Greek, Eastern Mediterranean
- Medium: Glass; cast in a two-part mold
- Dimensions: Other: 5/8 x 7/16 in. (1.7 x 1.1 cm)
- Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
- Object Number: 17.194.423
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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ca. 300 BCE
mid-4th–early 3rd century BCE
late 2nd–1st century BCE
late 2nd–1st century BCE
3rd–1st century BCE
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