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On display at V&A South Kensington
Glass, Room 131

Beaker Fragment

mid 13th century - early 14th century (made)
Place of origin

Fragment of a beaker body and rim, band of red enamel painted on inside, white enamel elongated Naskhi script outlined in gold paint on outside. Iridescence due to weathering.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Gilded and enamelled
Brief description
Fragment of a beaker, probably Syria, 1230-1320
Physical description
Fragment of a beaker body and rim, band of red enamel painted on inside, white enamel elongated Naskhi script outlined in gold paint on outside. Iridescence due to weathering.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7cm
  • Diameter: 6cm
Thickness (rim) 0.4cm Thickness (body) 0.3cm Rim radius 4.0cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'al-sult[an]' (Naskhi)
Translation
the Sultan
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh
Collection
Accession number
C.117J-1947

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Record createdMarch 29, 1999
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