{"product_id":"roman-glass-applique-with-theatrical-mask","title":"Roman Glass Applique with Theatrical Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eCa. 2nd to 4th Century AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA press molded glass applique depicting a  a theatrical mask. The features, such as the textured hair and facial structure, align with representations of masks in Roman art, which were often associated with Dionysian themes. This is a Grotesque female mask with straight-haired peruke, parted at middle and with an outturned fringe at sides of face; deep eye holes and large curved mouth cavity.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 1-3\/8 inches H.; 2 inches H on custom mount. Complete but with chipped and weathered edges; minor pitting and iridescent weathering on all surfaces. The appliqué was probably attached to a large glass jug or bottle as decoration below the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Long Island Estate Collection, Glen Head NY\u003cbr\u003eCompare with almost identical examples in the MET\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/248258  or\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/249589\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51230997152058,"sku":"16705","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/16705w.jpg?v=1745965892","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/roman-glass-applique-with-theatrical-mask","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}