fragment

Object NameFragment

Made FromGlass, Enamel, Gilding

Date1225-1375

Place MadeSyria, probably Damascus

TechniqueBlown, enameled, gilded

SizeOverall Dim (max): 4.1 cm, W: 2.4 cm

Accession Number73.1.36-4

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Betty Gruene Speir

Curatorial Area(s)

Not On View

Physical DescriptionFragment. Almost colorless, with yellowish tinge; decorated in gold and red. Blown; gilded, enameled. Fragment of wall (Th. 0.15-0.3 cm) with slightly convex profile. Decoration has thin red enamel outlines and is filled with gilding. It consists of parts of two motifs: (1) circular medallion (D. about 2.75 cm), with scalloped outer edge and entire interior containing small indeterminate elements; and (2) band of epigraphic or pseudo-epigraphic ornament, with border (W. 0.3 cm) at top or bottom.
Provenance

Source Betty Gruene Speir - 1973

Former Collection George S. McKearin (b. 1874)