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Ewer with Molded Inscription

9th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453
This ewer belongs to a group of about twenty similar objects. Nine of them, including this one, bear the same inscription and almost certainly were blown in the same full-size two-part mold. The inscription does not appear to include the name of the patron, but the glass- or mold-maker is mentioned and he remains one of the few craftsmen whose name is known.

Arabic Inscription: "What was made for the amir in Baghda[d]. The work of Tayyib ibn Ahmad Barmasi."

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Ewer with Molded Inscription
  • Date: 9th century
  • Geography: Probably made in Iraq
  • Medium: Glass, greenish; mold blown, applied handle
  • Dimensions: H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
    Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
    Wt. 1.8 oz. (50 g)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession
  • Object Number: x.21.191
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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