Beaker with Fish Motifs

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13th–14th century · Glass, colorless with yellow tinge; blown, applied ring foot, enameled and gilded · Islamic Art

Glass decorated with contrasting colors was common in the early Islamic period and continued to be made well into the thirteenth century, as is exemplified by this marvered, enameled, and applied glass beaker.

Artist

Unknown

Date

13th–14th century

Medium

Glass, colorless with yellow tinge; blown, applied ring foot, enameled and gilded

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917