Object Description
A fine Phoenician rod-formed glass pendent in the form of a bird, possibly a dove. The pendant features a hollow, triangular body formed from blue glass, the top of which has been drawn up and outwards to form the bird’s head and beak. A circular piece of white glass, with a central black circle, has been applied to either side of the head to represent the eyes. The body is enriched with fine yellow trailing creating a spiral pattern. A blue loop has been added to the back of the bird for suspension. Beautiful blue iridescence covers the surface.
Date: Circa 5th-3rd century BC