Glass "Claw" Beaker

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5th–6th century · Glass · Medieval Art

Most Frankish glass vessels display simple shapes and minimal color, with decoration generally limited to trails applied to the glass. Among a number of innovative forms, the most elaborate was the claw beaker, decorated with protruding clawlike forms.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th–6th century

Medium

Glass

Culture

Frankish

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881