Glass figurine

4th century CE

Not on view

Translucent dark green, appearing black.

Solid block carved into a human figure.

Standing nude male with head turned in profile to left, proper right arm outstretched, legs projecting slightly forward, hair in tight curls arranged in neat rows back from forehead, strap suspended with pendants or small bells across back, over proper right shoulder, and extending under proper left arm.

Broken on upper proper right arm and legs around the knees, with proper left arm missing, and chip in back of head; some faint weathering.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Glass figurine
Period: Late Imperial
Date: 4th century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Glass; cast and cut
Dimensions: Other: 2 x 1/2 x 13/16 in. (5.1 x 1.3 x 2 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.194.1656c
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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