Goblet with Incised Designs

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8th–9th century · Glass, bluish green; blown, applied solid stem and blown foot, scratch-engraved · Islamic Art

This goblet belongs to a distinctive group of glass vessels with scratch-engraved decoration that share stylistic and decorative similarities. Some objects bear inscriptions, such as the kufic calligraphy on this goblet that reads, "Drink! Blessings from God to the owner of the goblet". Formulas including good wishes were commonly found on eating and drinking vessels in both pottery and glass.

Artist

Unknown

Date

8th–9th century

Medium

Glass, bluish green; blown, applied solid stem and blown foot, scratch-engraved

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1965