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LOT 0719
Late Roman Glass Pendant of a Seated Cloaked Male
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (9.13 grams, 36 mm high).
Modelled in the round, seated cross-legged on a rectangular base, featuring semi-naturalistic facial and anatomical features and an exaggerated phallus; suspension loop to reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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