Bottle with Cut Design

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7th–8th century · Glass, green-blue; blown, cut · Islamic Art

The white lines on the surface of this small bottle were engraved with a rotating device. This decorative technique carries on the tradition of late Roman vessels engraved in a similar fashion. The similarity to Roman glasswork suggests that this piece dates from a transitional period, early in Islamic history.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th–8th century

Medium

Glass, green-blue; blown, cut

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1930