Romano-Egyptian Glass Beast Inlays in Gold Pendant Set 1st century BC-1st century AD A group of three bifacial glass inlays comprising: a rectangular panel with band of white blocks beneath red and yellow arcading; two crocodile profile heads with white teeth and blue muzzle, yellow eye detail; set in a later articulating gold frame. 21.7 grams, 92mm (3 3/4"). Extremely fine condition. Provenance The crocodile head with Christie's, Ancient Glass, London, 5th March 1985, lot 265; Christie's, New York, Ancient Jewelry, 8 December 1999, lot 153 ($8,000-10,000); accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's New York catalogue pages.
Romano-Egyptian Glass Beast Inlays in Gold Pendant Set 1st century BC-1st century AD A group of three bifacial glass inlays comprising: a rectangular panel with band of white blocks beneath red and yellow arcading; two crocodile profile heads with white teeth and blue muzzle, yellow eye detail; set in a later articulating gold frame. 21.7 grams, 92mm (3 3/4"). Extremely fine condition. Provenance The crocodile head with Christie's, Ancient Glass, London, 5th March 1985, lot 265; Christie's, New York, Ancient Jewelry, 8 December 1999, lot 153 ($8,000-10,000); accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's New York catalogue pages.
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