Roman Glass Applique with Theaterical Mask

Ca. 2nd to 4th Century AD. A 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.   Size: 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. Provenance: Ex Long Island Estate Collection, Glen Head NYCompare with almost identical examples in the METhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/248258  orhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/249589