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Mask Bead

Unknown5th–4th century B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Phoenician opaque glass bead of a bearded male head. The male has wide white eyes and blue pupils, a prominent nose, hair and a long beard. The overall surface is corroded.

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  • Title: Mask Bead
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 5th–4th century B.C.
  • Location Created: Olbia, Ukraine
  • Physical Dimensions: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
  • Type: Bead
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Glass
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 2003.207
  • Culture: Greek
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Jewelry
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