GRAECO-PHOENICIAN POLYCHROME GLASS FACE BEAD

Ca. 500 BC. A turquoise blue glass face bead with a cylindrical head, large applied eyes in white and black glass, a projecting nose, thick black brows, yellow lips and a pointed chin. The forehead is encircled by an applied pale green band trailed with black, white and yellow glass. A large suspension loop projects from the top of the head. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA59218. Size: 35mm x 24mm; Weight: 12g Provenance: Prince Collection, 1990s–2014; ex. private collection, 1970s–1990s.

Estimate:$398.89

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