Pendant

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Object Name: 
Pendant
Place Made: 
possibly Syria
Eastern Mediterranean
Accession Number: 
59.1.256
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 2.3 cm, D: 1.9 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
300-699
Primary Description: 
Translucent amber glass with bubbles; stamped. Roughly circular disc with loop at top; obverse, impressed roundel decorated in relief with lion walking towards right, with Greek inscription, upside down, above: "EICOEOC, Eis (for Heis) Theos, 'One God'"; between inscription and lion's back, raised dot. Reverse smooth.

More Info

Department: 
Ancient
Provenance: 
Smith, Ray Winfield (American, 1897-1982), Source
1959-07-27
Category: 
Jewelry
Color: 
Translucent amber
Technique: 
stamping

Publications (1)

Roman Glass in The Corning Museum of Glass, Volume Three (2003) illustrated, pp. 21-22, 209, #892; BIB# 58895