HUGE AND RARE PHOENICIAN HEAD SHAPED GLASS BEAD. Ca. 500 - 300 BC. An iconic glass bead shaped like the head of a bearded man. The bead features dazzling blues and bright yellows and has one hole at the top for suspension and another for a stand at the back. Phoenician glass artefacts have been discovered in archaeological sites throughout the Mediterranean region, demonstrating the widespread influence of their glassmaking industry. For similar see: Christie's, Antiquities, 2 May 2013, Lot 2. Size: 45mm x 20mm; Weight: 20g Provenance: Private London collection acquired on the European art market prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Provenance: Private London collection acquired on the European art market prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.