Molded mask bead
Molded mask bead
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
DatePossibly 1st century BCE
DimensionsL: 7/8 in. (2.3 cm); W: 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
MediumMold-pressed monochrome glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1583
Not on View
DescriptionSmall, oval bead molded in relief to depict a theater mask or grotesque face. The face features close-set eyes, high cheeks, a protruding nose, and a gaping mouth. A row of curls spans the forehead. The reverse is flat. Two horizontal perforations run through the center for stringing. Made of black glass.
1st century - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
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