Cup
Cup
Place of OriginProbably Egypt
Date8th-9th century
DimensionsH: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm); Diam: 2 1/4 in. (5.8 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown; design impressed with patterned tongs.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.2016
Not on View
DescriptionColorless with yellow tinge; cylindrical shape; decorated with seven medallions in relief: central dot surrounded by six petal-like motifs, entire medallion surrounded by ring.
about 9th century
8th-9th century
about 9th century
8th-10th century
10th century
8th-10th century
8th-10th century
8th-10th century
late 9th-10th century CE
6th century BCE
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