Glass head pendant

3rd–1st century BCE
Not on view
Translucent blue and opaque yellow, with additional trails in light blue and purple..
Narrow and elongated with uneven, irregular back; small hole under chin; large suspension loop on top of the head.
Ears as small applied trails of yellow glass over blue hair; spiral headband across forehead decorated with light blue and purple; deep-set eye sockets, pointed nose, narrow lips, and prominent cheeks and chin.
Intact; dulling and limy encrustation.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass head pendant
  • Period: Hellenistic
  • Date: 3rd–1st century BCE
  • Culture: Carthaginian or Eastern Mediterranean
  • Medium: Glass; rod-formed and trailed
  • Dimensions: Other: 3/4 x 7/16 x 5/16 in. (1.9 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.194.651
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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