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appliqué

Object NameApplique
Made FromGlass
Date600-799
Place MadeWestern Asia
Techniquestamped
SizeD: 3.8 cm, Th: (applique only): 0.4 cm
Accession Number59.1.184
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass from the Ancient World
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTranslucent light greyish-brown glass; stamped. Roughly circular disc attached to side of vessel, which has small bulb on inner face; circular impression decorated in relief with winged horse, adorned with trappings, walking towards left with left wing raised, pointing forward; large pendant in front of chest; harness, etc., on head and body; trace of curved motif, possibly inscription, on lower left.
Provenance
Source Ray Winfield Smith (American, 1897-1982) - 1959-07-27
vase
Josiah Wedgwood
about 1790
vase
Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd.
about 1877-1880
vase
Franz Paul Zach
1862
pitcher
300-499
John Ford & Co.
about 1850-1900