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Goblet with Incised Designs

8th–9th century
Not on view
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, "Drink! Blessings from God to the owner of the goblet". Formulas including good wishes were commonly found on eating and drinking vessels in both pottery and glass.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Goblet with Incised Designs
  • Date: 8th–9th century
  • Geography: Made in probably Iraq or Syria
  • Medium: Glass, bluish green; blown, applied solid stem and blown foot, scratch-engraved
  • Dimensions: H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
    Diam. of rim: 3 9/16 in. (9 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1965
  • Object Number: 65.173.1
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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