Head Pendants c. 30 - 395

These two small glass head pendants, dated to the Roman period in ancient Carthage, are now part of the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago. Made of glass paste, they are highly stylized representations of human heads with exaggerated features, possibly serving as decorative elements for jewelry or amulets. Their small size and intricate details demonstrate the skill of Carthaginian glassmakers in creating miniature works of art with religious or symbolic significance.