appliqué
Object NameApplique
Made FromGlass
Date600-799
Place MadeWestern Asia
Techniquestamped
SizeOverall (max): 3.9 cm, Th (applique): 0.3-0.5 cm
Accession Number59.1.191
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass from the Ancient World
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTransparent yellowish-green glass with large bubble; stamped. Roughly circular disc attached to side or base of vessel, which has bulb on inner face; circular impression with excess glass forming raised edge, especially on lower left side, decorated in high relief with standing bird facing left, with crest and long curling tail feathers extending forward to touch crest; tendril- like foliage which terminates in clusters of dots hangs from beak. Wall has bulb on interior.Provenance
Source
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982) - 1959-07-27
