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LOT 0670

Late Roman Glass Pendant of a Seated Cloaked Male

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (9.13 grams, 36 mm high).

An opaque glass pendant modelled in the round as a male figure seated cross-legged on a rectangular base, featuring semi-naturalistic facial and anatomical features and an exaggerated phallus; suspension loop to reverse.

Provenance

Acquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.

CONDITION

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LOT 0670

Late Roman Glass Pendant of a Seated Cloaked Male

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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