One of twenty-three fragments of vases
One of twenty-three fragments of vases

Currently not on view

One of twenty-three fragments of vases,

9th–11th century

Islamic
y1939-74 j

Information

Title
One of twenty-three fragments of vases
Dates

9th–11th century

Medium
Painted glass
Dimensions
2.2 x 4.2 x 0.7 cm (7/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Object Number
y1939-74 j
Place Made

Egypt

Culture
Islamic (culture or style)
Type
glassware, vases, fragments
Materials
glass, paint
Subject
running ornament

Unknown provenance; purchased by the Museum from an unknown source by at least 1939.

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