A Phoenician Yellow Glass Face Pendant, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE Jewelry - Gemstones with a subtle taper and

with a subtle taper and smooth finish

the closed eyes and slack mouth suggest death

5405  and Hayes

2007—Aboriginal Art

Condition: The vessel is intact and in excellent condition overall

A Phoenician Yellow Glass Face Pendant, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE Jewelry - Gemstones with a subtle taper andMold formed, the tiny glass pendant features a face with protruding nose and wide mouth. Similar examples also feature twisted headbands with hair curls over each ear. Such pendants were made across the Levant. Note: From the Israeli Museum: small head pendants, some possible late Hellenistic date (3rd C BCE). They differ not only stylistically but also technically from the others (listed), as the faces were mold formed with subsequent applied colored