The Toledo Flagon
The Toledo Flagon
Place of OriginProbably Persia (Iran)
DateMamluk Period, (1250-1517)
DimensionsH: 14 in. (35.6 cm)
MediumBlown glass, with enameled and gilded decoration and applied handles
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1927.317
Not on View
DescriptionBottle with inscriptions and medallions in gold and colors. Large oval body of honey-colored glass. Short neck and two handles.
about 3rd-4th century CE
1st century CE
about 4th century CE
Probably fourth century
about 12th-13th century
13th century
Probably mid-fifth to mid-sixth century
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