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On display at V&A South Kensington
Glass, Room 131

Fragment

9th century - 10th century (made)
Place of origin

Fragment of glass with decoration pressed into both sides by means of a tong-like instrument bearing the same pattern in relief on each of the jaws.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Fragment, Islamic, possibly Egypt, 800-999
Physical description
Fragment of glass with decoration pressed into both sides by means of a tong-like instrument bearing the same pattern in relief on each of the jaws.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.7cm
Style
Gallery label
One of fourteen glass fragments.
Production
Islamic
Collection
Accession number
C.327M-1937

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Record createdJanuary 12, 1999
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