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Object Name2 Lustre Fragments

Made FromGlass

Dateprobably 800-999

Place MadeNear East

TechniqueFree blown, enameled (lustre-painting)

Accession Number51.1.161

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Not On View

Physical Description2 Lustre Fragments. (51.1.161-1) Clear glass; wear marks; free blown and enameled (lustre-painting); on both sides brownish violet vegetable decoration in a silver brilliance, producing a "three dimensional effect"; (51.1.161-2) translucent colorless glass; heavy weathering; free blown and enameled (lustre-painting); light brown background on one side, greenish vegetable decoration on the other, both having a silverish green brilliance.
Provenance

Source Phocion J. Tano (Greek) - 1951