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Fragment

mid 13th century (made)
Place of origin
Syria

Fragment of a pilgrim flask (?), base and side, part of gold painted horse with red enamel infilled body, white hooves against blue enamel infill with gold painted and red enamel outline.


Object details

Object type
Fragment
Materials and techniques
Gilded and enamelled
Gilded
Enamelled
Brief description
Fragment of a pilgrim flask (?), probably Syria, 1240-1260
Physical description
Fragment of a pilgrim flask (?), base and side, part of gold painted horse with red enamel infilled body, white hooves against blue enamel infill with gold painted and red enamel outline.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2cm
  • Diameter: 3.5cm
Thickness 0.2 cm
Style
ISLAM
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh
Subject depicted
Horse
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
C.118S-1947

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Record createdApril 19, 1999
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O10868/fragment/
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