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

Fragment

1230 - 1260 (made)
Place of origin

Fragment of a beaker body, clear glass decorated with red enamel heron.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Gilded and enamelled
Brief description
Fragment of a beaker, probably Syria, 1230-1260
Physical description
Fragment of a beaker body, clear glass decorated with red enamel heron.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.1cm
  • Diameter: 2.4cm
Thickness 0.25
Style
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.118M-1947

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Record createdApril 26, 1999
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