Lot 173 | A roman fragment two-layers blue and white glass cameo. Theatrical mask.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey

A roman fragment two-layers blue and white glass cameo. Theatrical mask.

A roman fragment two-layers blue and white glass cameo. Theatrical mask.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

23 x 27 x 8 mm

The white frontal mask emerges in high relief from a blue background and is characterized by a bold head with deep wrinkles on the fronthead.The eyes and the mouth are wide open emphasizing the caricatured expression. Two long locks fall behind the ears. Ancient patina deposits. Wear marks. Fine condition.



U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.