Glass head pendant

Carthaginian or Eastern Mediterranean

Not on view

Translucent blue, appearing opaque black, and opaque yellow.
Oval with uneven, irregular back; small hole under chin; large suspension loop on top of the head.
Ear as small applied trail of yellow glass over blue hair; spiral headband across forehead; deep-set eye sockets with tiny holes as eyes, pointed nose, narrow lips, and prominent cheeks and chin.
Intact, but possibly missing proper right ear; dulling and faint weathering.

Glass head pendant, Glass, Carthaginian or Eastern Mediterranean

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