<em>Small Figure of a King</em>, 305–30 B.C.E. Glass, 2 1/8 × 9/16 × 5/16 in. (5.4 × 1.5 × 0.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1738E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.1147E_37.1148E_37.1157E_37.1283E_37.1736E_37.1738E_37.1745E_GrpA_SL4.jpg)

Small Figure of a King

Medium: Glass

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:305–30 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 2 1/8 × 9/16 × 5/16 in. (5.4 × 1.5 × 0.9 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 37.1738E

Image: 37.1147E_37.1148E_37.1157E_37.1283E_37.1736E_37.1738E_37.1745E_GrpA_SL4.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Deep red opaque glass (imitating red jasper?) inlay representing in relief (rear surface flat), a striding king (?). The figure, represented frontally, weras a kilt with triangular fold, and a smooth round topped lappet wig or headdress with uraeus. The face has the pinched smile of the Ptolemaic Period. Legs too short. Condition: Dark incrustation in hollows.

Brooklyn Museum