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Cup

10th–11th century
Not on view
The exterior of the cup is decorated with eight stylized birds, providing a good example of the increased stylization in relief-cut decoraton during the tenth century. The rim of the cup is lined with scalloped motifs.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cup
  • Date: 10th–11th century
  • Geography: Attributed to probably Iran
  • Medium: Glass; free blown, tooled, and relief cut
  • Dimensions: H. 2 3/8 in. (6.0 cm)
    Diam. of base: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
    Diam. of rim: 2 3/4 in. (7.0 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Margaret Mushekian Gift, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.442
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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