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bowl

Object NameBowl

Made FromGlass

Dateprobably 800-999

Techniquefree blown, enameled

SizeOverall H: 2.5 cm; Rim Diam: 15.2 cm

Accession Number55.1.152

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Exhibitions

Glass from the Ancient World

Verres Antiques de la Collection R.W. Smith

Place Made

probably Egypt

Physical DescriptionClear glass; weathering and wear marks, slight frosting and decolorization; free blown and enameled; shallow irregular bottom with pontil mark at base and slightly curved upturned rim; on inside a brown (the decomposed parts are golden) "lustre" decoration of floral and geometric motifs, surrounded by two concentric bands, the outer one having a stylized cufic inscription, enameled rim.
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