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On display
Image of Gallery in South Kensington

Cup

3rd century (made)
Place of origin

Cup with trailed decoration in the form of a bird and stylized foliage.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
applied thread decoration
Brief description
Glass cup, Syria, 200-300 AD
Physical description
Cup with trailed decoration in the form of a bird and stylized foliage.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.0cm
  • Greatest width width: 6.0cm
Styles
Other number
8214 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.17-1966

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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