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Beaker

second half 13th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Glass beaker, with later enamelling. Brownish, applied footring, heavily weathered and most enamel decayed.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Enamelled glass
Brief description
Middle East, Glass, Beaker, Egypt, 1200-1299
Physical description
Glass beaker, with later enamelling. Brownish, applied footring, heavily weathered and most enamel decayed.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.8cm
Styles
Gallery label
The beaker is an original mediaeval glass with modern enamel painting added to enhance its value.
Production
The enamel decoration is modern
Bibliographic reference
shape as MAG 115:3-4, decoration 163:4-5 similar
Other number
6125 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.146-1938

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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