Glass mosaic face bead

1st century BCE–1st century CE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Translucent deep blue green ground, with details in opaque white and red, and translucent purple, appearing black.
Section of an irregular oval mosaic composite bar; flat with rough edges; hole horizontally through bead.
Circular face, with variations on either side; hair rendered as alternating vertical black and white stripes on forehead; almond-shaped eyes, eyebrows, nose, and open mouth in black with red lips; thick red stripe around chin; circular frame in white.
Intact; pitting and severe weathering of some details.

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Glass mosaic face bead
Period: Eraly Imperial
Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE
Culture: Roman, Eastern Mediterranean
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: Diam.: 7/16 in. (1.1 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1952
Object Number: 52.11.10
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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