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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Glass, Room 131

Beaker Fragment

early 13th century (made)
Place of origin

Fragment of a beaker, with red and white enamel, the red covered in gold leaf, showing raised floral and geometric design.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Gilded and enamelled.
Brief description
Fragment of a beaker, probably Syria, 1205-1250,
Physical description
Fragment of a beaker, with red and white enamel, the red covered in gold leaf, showing raised floral and geometric design.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5cm
  • Diameter: 7.1cm
Thickness: 0.4cm Radius 5.5cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh
Other number
8261 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.119Q-1947

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Record createdMarch 9, 1999
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