Greek and Roman ArtGlass3rd–2nd century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Glass head pendant |
| Medium | Glass |
| Dimensions | Other: 3/4 x 9/16 x 7/16 in. (1.8 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm) |
| Classification | Glass |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Date | 3rd–2nd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Phoenician or Carthaginian |
| Period | Hellenistic |
| Date Range | 299 BC – 100 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 249877