fragment
Object NameFragment of Beaker with Seated Figure
Made FromGlass, Enamel
Dateabout 1250-1300
Place Madepossibly Egypt
TechniqueBlown, enameled
SizeOverall H: 5.9 cm; Estimate Diam (max): about 6.5 cm
Accession Number51.1.167-30
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionFragment of Beaker with Seated Figure. Almost colorless, with greenish yellow tinge; decorated in red, light blue, yellow, and white. Blown; enameled. Fragment of beaker. Wall (Th. 0.1-0.2 cm) is straight and slightly tapered. Decoration consists of two registers. Upper, broader register retains part of seated figure with red outlines filled with color. Figure is seated cross-legged, facing viewer; his upper right arm hangs down, and forearm is extended to proper right. He wears belted full-length garment, which covers arm, legs, and feet. Garment is light blue, embellished with red, white, and yellow dots. Figure holds red truncated conical beaker in right hand. In background, uncolored curvilinear elements outlined in red. Lower register (W. 1 cm) has solid red background painted on inside and traces of stained(?) inscription on outside.Provenance
Former Collection
Phocion J. Tano
(Greek)
