Ewer with Molded Inscription

Unknown

9th century · Glass, greenish; mold blown, applied handle · Islamic Art

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."

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th century

Medium

Glass, greenish; mold blown, applied handle

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Museum Accession