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Early Islamic Conical Glass Vessel - GF.0124, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 4" (10.2cm) , high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mold Blown/Tooled, Medium: Glass, This thick vessel has a flat base, flared walls and a conical shaped body. Throughout the centuries, the surface has been partially weathered, resulting in the formation of a bronze patina and iridescence, giving the object a magnificent tint. The molded decoration, which covers the entire surface except for the top part of the neck, consists of a small honeycomb pattern, commonly used on molded vessels of this period.
Antiquities
Ancient Near East
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