Core Formed Glass Tortoise
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- Reference #GL_BZ_1013
- CivilizationByzantine, 600 A.D. - 700 A.D.
- SizeL. 3.5 cm
- ConditionFine condition
- Price$2,200
- ProvenanceThe Baidun Collection. Purchased from the Jerusalem Local Market, 1980's.
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.