Glass mosaic face bead

1st century CE

Not on view

Opaque red ground, with details in opaque white and red, translucent grayish green and deep purple, appearing black.
Section of an oval mosaic composite bar; flat with rounded edges; hole vertically through bead.
Circular female face with variations on either side; hair rendered as alternating vertical black and white stripes on forehead; almond-shaped eyes, eyebrows, nose, and slit mouth; circular frame in red and green.
Intact but small surface cracks; pitting and iridescent weathering.

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Glass mosaic face bead
Period: Early Imperial
Date: 1st century CE
Culture: Roman, probably Egyptian
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: H.: 7/16 in. (1.1 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1952
Object Number: 52.11.8
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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