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

Beaker Fragment

mid 13th century (made)
Place of origin

Fragment of a beaker body and rim, braid of gold paint and red enamel around rim, single heron in gold paint outlined in red enamel on body.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Gilded and enamelled
Brief description
Fragment of a beaker, probably Syria, 1240-1260
Physical description
Fragment of a beaker body and rim, braid of gold paint and red enamel around rim, single heron in gold paint outlined in red enamel on body.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.7cm
  • Diameter: 4.1cm
Thickness 0.4cm Rim radius 5.0cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.117X-1947

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Record createdMarch 29, 1999
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