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Glass pendant in the shape of a Black African's head

Unknown Artist

late 2nd–1st century BCE

Glass pendant in the shape of a Black African's head by Unknown Artist

Medium

Glass

Dimensions

Other: 11/16 x 7/16 x 3/8 in. (1.8 x 1.1 x 0.9 cm)

Classification

Glass

Culture & Period

Greek, Eastern Mediterranean · Hellenistic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

Accession Number

74.51.4028

Tags

Heads

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