Beaker
- Culture
- Syrian
- Period
- Mamluk period, 1250–1517
- Date
- second half 13th or 14th century
- Material
- Glass
- Classification
- Containers, glassware
- Collection
- Islamic Art
- Current Location
- On View, Gallery 120
- Dimensions
- height: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
diameter of mouth: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
diameter of foot: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm) - Credit Line
- Museum Purchase
- Rights
- Public Domain
- Object Number
- 52:1921
NOTES
Glass-making in the Islamic world reflects a vibrant tradition dating from ancient times. The Romans first discovered how to blow glass on a rod, while the Iranians in late antiquity specialized in molded glass with wheel-cut decoration.
Roman traditions in glass-making also continued for centuries. As late as the 13th century, glass from Egypt and Syria exhibited Roman decorative techniques to incorporate contrasting colors. Such techniques can be seen on this small beaker.
Roman traditions in glass-making also continued for centuries. As late as the 13th century, glass from Egypt and Syria exhibited Roman decorative techniques to incorporate contrasting colors. Such techniques can be seen on this small beaker.
Provenance
Found in Damascus, Syria [1]
- 1921
Kouchakji Frères [Fahim Joseph Kouchakji (1886–1976)], New York, NY, USA [2]
1921 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Kouchakji Frères [3]
Notes:
[1] Per list from Kouchakji Frères entitled "Objets de Collection" and dated June 15th, 1921, listing the objects purchased by the City Art Museum and their respective prices. 52:1921 is designated as No. 7 [SLAM document files].
[2] See note [1].
[3] Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control, July 8, 1921.
- 1921
Kouchakji Frères [Fahim Joseph Kouchakji (1886–1976)], New York, NY, USA [2]
1921 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Kouchakji Frères [3]
Notes:
[1] Per list from Kouchakji Frères entitled "Objets de Collection" and dated June 15th, 1921, listing the objects purchased by the City Art Museum and their respective prices. 52:1921 is designated as No. 7 [SLAM document files].
[2] See note [1].
[3] Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control, July 8, 1921.
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