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appliqué

Object NameApplique with Human Head

Made FromGlass

Date400-799

TechniqueMold-pressed

SizeOverall H: 2.9 cm, W (max): 2.6 cm

Accession Number59.1.175

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Exhibitions

Glass from the Ancient World

Place Made

Western Asia; possibly Sasanian Empire

Physical DescriptionApplique with Human Head. Transparent yellowish green with purple streaks. Stamped. Roughly oval, decorated in relief with male head with broad forehead, curved eyebrows, oval eyes with faint pupils, straight nose, and lips indicated by two short parallel lines; both head and face are hairless; edge of applique is slightly raised. Vessel wall (Th. 0.2 cm) has slight bulb on interior.
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