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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 ringed foot and lower body, gold paint and red enamel scroll design spanning base, pontil mark.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Gilded and enamelled
Brief description
Fragment of a beaker, probably Syria, 1250-1260
Physical description
Fragment of a beaker ringed foot and lower body, gold paint and red enamel scroll design spanning base, pontil mark.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4cm
  • Diameter: 4.6cm
Thickness 0.4
Styles
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh
Collection
Accession number
C.118-1947

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Record createdApril 21, 1999
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