Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1000
Publication Place
Egypt (made) -
Subject
Islam Africa
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 7.7cm, Maximum width: 12.9cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
C.23-1932
Record ID
C.23-1932
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1000
Notes
This piece is a small bowl or large beaker. A glass worker made it of clear glass and decorated it in brown lustre. A double contour line marks the top and bottom of the walls.The space between is divided into ten vertical panels. These alternate between a wider panel decorated with a single teardrop, and a narrower panel containing a double spiral of scrollwork. The domed base is decorated with a single flower. There are several similar bowls of this type, and experts generally think that they were probably been made in Egypt, where one was found. They date them to the 11th or 12th century, when the country was ruled by the Fatimid dynasty (969-1171).
Tarihsel bağlam
The last phase of painting with stains, usually attributed to Fatimid Egypt, is characterized by a restrained monochrome decoration applied only on the exterior surface. It shares a similar decorative program and thickness of glass with an example in the British Museum OA2902.5-17.2.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Transparent glass, with lustre-painted decoration Glass Lustre
Fiziksel açıklama
This small bowl or large beaker is made of clear glass and decorated in brown lustre. The walls are defined top and bottom by a double contour line. The space between is divided into ten vertical panels, which alternate between a wider panel containing a single teardrop motif, and a narrower panel containing a double spiral of scrollwork. The domed base is decorated with a single flower. Bottom has pontil mark and does not stand properly. The walls of the vessel are thicker than most other lustre-painted vessels and may be indicative of its later date.
Üslup
Fatimid
