Roman Orange Glass Paste – Votive Ephebe

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Roman Orange Glass Paste – Votive Ephebe

Period / Age: ca. 1st Century AD

Provenance: English Private Collection

Dimensions:

Height: 1.4cm (0.6")
Length: 1.2cm (0.5")
Width: 0.3cm (0.1")

A rare and attractive Roman glass paste in intense orange shades pictures a Votive Ephebos bust.

The young man’s profile is facing to the left, with a long hairdo.

He is surrounded by a band and depicted holding an ear of wheat.

CONDITION: in very good conditions, characterised by pronounced volumes, which are well realised.

ORIGIN: ITALY