Gold earring with a glass pendant in the shape of an African’s head, late 2nd–1st century

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Gold earring with a glass pendant in the shape of an African’s head, Hellenistic, late 2nd–1st century , Greek, Eastern Mediterranean, Gold, glass; cast in a two-part mold, Other (Pendant): 7/8 x 7/16 x 1/2 in. ( x x cm), Pendant: Deep cobalt blue or purple, appearing black. Head of a youth with negroid features: tight curled hair, prominent forehead, deep-set eyes, pointed nose, full cheeks, parted lips, jutting chin, and long neck; elongated suspension loop projecting from top of head, pierced through sideways

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Size: 3405px × 3610px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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