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Vase
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Vase
- Place of origin:
Spain (made)
- Date:
16th century-17th century (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown (production)
- Materials and Techniques:
Green glass, with hot-worked and trailed decoration
- Museum number:
151-1873
- Gallery location:
Glass, room 131, case 12, shelf 1
The green colour and exuberant decoration of this vessel are typical of the vernacular tradition of southern Spain. Its shape is also reminiscent of a mosque lamp. The area had been under Muslim rule for centuries and the influence of Islamic culture remained strong for a long time.




