Publication Date
12th century AH / 18th century AD
Publication Place
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Jordanian Archaeological Museum
Subject
Enamelled blown glass.
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الارتفاع: 15سم؛ قطر الفوهة: 7.5 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
J. 13382
Record ID
object;ISL;jo;Mus01;31;ar
Library Location
Jordanian Archaeological Museum
Date
12th century AH / 18th century AD
Notes
The piece is a clear glass goblet decorated with three bands. The upper and lower bands are covered with enamel and decorated with geometric shapes, with the upper band showing a golden crescent shape. As for the middle strip, it shows the shape of a lily flower, in addition to an Arabic inscription in naskh script that reads, “In the name of God, God willing, the Sultan, one year.” The decoration also includes a tulip shape. The colors of the aforementioned decorations are dark blue, light brown, brown, violet, and gold.
Sample Text
Aida Naghawy “Glass Cup” in Discover Islamic Art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;jo;Mus01;31;ar
