Lot Essay
For their possible use as theatre tokens see the Introduction to Part II of this collection, Ancient Egyptian Glass Inlays, sold Christie's, London, 8 July 1993
NEW COMEDY THEATRICAL MASKS
Fused Mosaic Glass Technique
circa 2nd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.
FOUR FRAGMENTARY MOSAIC GLASS FEMALE THEATRICAL MASKS; and the upper part of the hair and 'golden' myrtle wreath of another
Details
FOUR FRAGMENTARY MOSAIC GLASS FEMALE THEATRICAL MASKS; and the upper part of the hair and 'golden' myrtle wreath of another
1.7 x 1.7cm. max.
circa 1st Century B.C. (5)
1.7 x 1.7cm. max.
circa 1st Century B.C. (5)