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Object Name2 Fragments
Made FromGlass, Enamel, Gilding
Date1200-1399
Place MadeNear East; probably Syria
TechniqueBlown, enameled, gilded
SizeSee Individual Records
Accession Number73.1.35
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Betty Gruene Speir
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical Description2 Fragments. (73.1.35-1) Colorless glass, with bluish tinge; bubbly, mottled blue and white iridescent film; probably blown, enameled, gilded. Fragment preserves globular body; band of kufic opaque white enamel "relief" outlined and embellished with gilt; (73.1.35-1) purple glass, with mottled blue and white iridescence; probably blown, enameled. Fragment preserves globular form, kufic inscription poorly executed in opaque white enamel "relief" with a braided line below inscription possibly forming the base of register.Provenance
Source
Betty Gruene Speir
- 1973
Former Collection
George S. McKearin
(b. 1874)
