JewelryGreek4th-3rd century BCE
Bead in the Shape of a Woman's Head
c. 400-200 BCE
Description
Bead; decorated on both sides with the head of a woman, incised long, curly hair, elegant nose, small mouth. Chipping on both sides, very scratched, possible loop at the top broken off. Small hole at the bottom for mounting, does not pierce to top.
Dimensions
W. 1.8 x D. 0.8 x L. 2.3 cm (11/16 x 5/16 x 7/8 in.)
Provenance
Jerome B. Spier, London, UK (by 1984), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1984.
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