Extraordinary core formed glass tortoise of Byzantine origin. Simple nubs of the feet and tail protrude from small-shelled body, atop of which lie a stylized ring of white glass surrounding two bands and two dots, both turquoise. Figurine’s head contains two turquoise glass eyes as well as a short, ridged nose and a small mouth. Richly speckled throughout with original emerald-green patina.

REFERENCE #

GL_BZ_1013

CIVILIZATION

Byzantine, 600 A.D. – 700 A.D.

SIZE

3. 3.5 cm

CONDITION

Fine condition

PRICE

$2,200

PROVENANCE

The Baidun Collection. Purchased from the Jerusalem Local Market, 1980’s.