Goblet, 9th century
Western Asia or Egypt
Transparent pale greenish blue glass, blown from two gathers and scratch-engraved; H. 4 3/4 in. (11.9 cm), Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Inscription (in kufic script): "Blessings from Allah to the owner of the goblet. Drink!"
Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1965 (65.173.1)
Western Asia or Egypt
Transparent pale greenish blue glass, blown from two gathers and scratch-engraved; H. 4 3/4 in. (11.9 cm), Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Inscription (in kufic script): "Blessings from Allah to the owner of the goblet. Drink!"
Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1965 (65.173.1)
This goblet belongs to a distinctive group of glass vessels with scratch-engraved decoration that share stylistic and decorative similarities. Some objects bear inscriptions, such as the kufic calligraphy on this goblet that reads, "Blessings from Allah to the owner of the goblet. Drink!" Formulas including good wishes were commonly found on eating and drinking vessels in both pottery and glass.
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