pendant

Object NameRam's Head Pendant

Made FromGlass

Date650-400 BCE

Techniqueflame-worked

SizeOverall W: 1.3 cm, L: 2.6 cm, Diam: 3.9 cm

Accession Number81.1.690

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ray Winfield Smith

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Exhibitions

Animals in Glass

Place Made

probably Carthage

Physical DescriptionOpaque white, opaque yellow and opaque deep blue glasses; head formed round metal rod; details apparently flame worked. Ram's head pendant. Head modeled in white; each eye indicated by applied yellow disk with blue blob at center; blue "eyebrows" extend from top of head above eyes toward base of skull. Suspension loop of white glass at back of head. Cylindrical hollow caused by withdrawal of rod retains traces of kiln wash or similar separating agent.
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