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Glass: Egypt / Syria

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  • May 16, 2021
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11th Century


  • 11th Century. Probably Egypt. Mold-pressed glass. Inscription in Arabic: "[around edge] The Imam Ma'ad abu Tamim al Mustansir billah, Amir; [within circle] of the Faithful". H. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) Diam. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Wt. 0.1 oz. (2.8 g). Accession no. 08.256.23.
    Coin Weight
  • 12th Century. Probably Syria. Glass; mold-blown with applied decoration. H. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) Max. Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm). Accession no. 2005.318
    Bottle with Blue Trails
  • 11th to mid 13th Century. Probably Syria. Greenish glass; blown, applied blown foot, applied decoration. H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) W. 5 1/4 in. (13.4 cm) D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm) Wt. 5.5 oz. (155.9 g). Accession no. 1977.164.
    Perfume Sprinkler (Qumqum)
  • 11th Century. Fustat, Egypt. Glass; stained, marvered with gold inclusions. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) D. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Wt. 0.2 oz. (5.7 g). Accession no. 30.112.22.
    Fragment

12th - 14th Century


  • 1325. Egypt or Syria. Glass, colorless with brown tinge; blown, folded foot, applied wick holder and handles, enameled and gilded. On neck: verse from the Qur'an, ch. 9 "Surat at-Tauba" ('Repentance'), beginning of verse 18: Only those who believe in God and the Last Day. On body: This is what was dedicated by the humble servant of God Almighty, hoping for the forgiveness of Allah Almighty, Ahmad al Mihmandar, Allah forgive him. This is what was made a 'waqf' by the servant yearning for God the exalted, hoping for the pardon of Allah the Exalted, Ahmad al Mihmandar, may God forgive him his sins. H. 10 1/2in. (26.7cm) Max. diam. 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1534.
    Mosque Lampe of al-Mihmandar
  • 1325. Egypt or Syria. Glass, colorless with brown tinge; blown, folded foot, applied wick holder and handles, enameled and gilded. On neck: verse from the Qur'an, ch. 9 "Surat at-Tauba" ('Repentance'), beginning of verse 18: Only those who believe in God and the Last Day. On body: This is what was dedicated by the humble servant of God Almighty, hoping for the forgiveness of Allah Almighty, Ahmad al Mihmandar, Allah forgive him. This is what was made a 'waqf' by the servant yearning for God the exalted, hoping for the pardon of Allah the Exalted, Ahmad al Mihmandar, may God forgive him his sins. H. 10 1/2in. (26.7cm) Max. diam. 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1534.
    Mosque Lampe of al-Mihmandar
  • 1325. Egypt or Syria. Glass, colorless with brown tinge; blown, folded foot, applied wick holder and handles, enameled and gilded. On neck: verse from the Qur'an, ch. 9 "Surat at-Tauba" ('Repentance'), beginning of verse 18: Only those who believe in God and the Last Day. On body: This is what was dedicated by the humble servant of God Almighty, hoping for the forgiveness of Allah Almighty, Ahmad al Mihmandar, Allah forgive him. This is what was made a 'waqf' by the servant yearning for God the exalted, hoping for the pardon of Allah the Exalted, Ahmad al Mihmandar, may God forgive him his sins. H. 10 1/2in. (26.7cm) Max. diam. 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1534.
    Mosque Lampe of al-Mihmandar
  • Mid-13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, colorless with yellow tinge; dip-molded, blown, applied dip-molded blown foot, stained, enameled, gilded. Inscription in naskhi: His (Her) face is like the brilliant shining moon, The posture like a tender blooming sprout. A poem by Jaʻfar ibn Muḥammad Ibn Mukhtār (A.H. 543–622 /A.D. 1148–1225). H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm) Max. Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Diam. of Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1538.
    Footed Bowl with Eagle Emblem
  • Mid-13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, colorless with yellow tinge; dip-molded, blown, applied dip-molded blown foot, stained, enameled, gilded. Inscription in naskhi: His (Her) face is like the brilliant shining moon, The posture like a tender blooming sprout. A poem by Jaʻfar ibn Muḥammad Ibn Mukhtār (A.H. 543–622 /A.D. 1148–1225). H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm) Max. Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Diam. of Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1538.
    Footed Bowl with Eagle Emblem
  • Mid-13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, colorless with yellow tinge; dip-molded, blown, applied dip-molded blown foot, stained, enameled, gilded. Inscription in naskhi: His (Her) face is like the brilliant shining moon, The posture like a tender blooming sprout. A poem by Jaʻfar ibn Muḥammad Ibn Mukhtār (A.H. 543–622 /A.D. 1148–1225). H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm) Max. Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Diam. of Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1538.
    Footed Bowl with Eagle Emblem
  • Mid-13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, colorless with yellow tinge; dip-molded, blown, applied dip-molded blown foot, stained, enameled, gilded. Inscription in naskhi: His (Her) face is like the brilliant shining moon, The posture like a tender blooming sprout. A poem by Jaʻfar ibn Muḥammad Ibn Mukhtār (A.H. 543–622 /A.D. 1148–1225). H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm) Max. Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Diam. of Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1538.
    Footed Bowl with Eagle Emblem
  • Mid-13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, colorless with yellow tinge; dip-molded, blown, applied dip-molded blown foot, stained, enameled, gilded. Inscription in naskhi: His (Her) face is like the brilliant shining moon, The posture like a tender blooming sprout. A poem by Jaʻfar ibn Muḥammad Ibn Mukhtār (A.H. 543–622 /A.D. 1148–1225). H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm) Max. Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Diam. of Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1538.
    Footed Bowl with Eagle Emblem
  • Mid-13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, colorless with yellow tinge; dip-molded, blown, applied dip-molded blown foot, stained, enameled, gilded. Inscription in naskhi: His (Her) face is like the brilliant shining moon, The posture like a tender blooming sprout. A poem by Jaʻfar ibn Muḥammad Ibn Mukhtār (A.H. 543–622 /A.D. 1148–1225). H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm) Max. Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Diam. of Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1538.
    Footed Bowl with Eagle Emblem
  • Mid-13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, colorless with yellow tinge; dip-molded, blown, applied dip-molded blown foot, stained, enameled, gilded. Inscription in naskhi: His (Her) face is like the brilliant shining moon, The posture like a tender blooming sprout. A poem by Jaʻfar ibn Muḥammad Ibn Mukhtār (A.H. 543–622 /A.D. 1148–1225). H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm) Max. Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Diam. of Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1538.
    Footed Bowl with Eagle Emblem
  • Mid-13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, colorless with yellow tinge; dip-molded, blown, applied dip-molded blown foot, stained, enameled, gilded. Inscription in naskhi: His (Her) face is like the brilliant shining moon, The posture like a tender blooming sprout. A poem by Jaʻfar ibn Muḥammad Ibn Mukhtār (A.H. 543–622 /A.D. 1148–1225). H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm) Max. Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Diam. of Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1538.
    Footed Bowl with Eagle Emblem
  • Mid-13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, colorless with yellow tinge; dip-molded, blown, applied dip-molded blown foot, stained, enameled, gilded. Inscription in naskhi: His (Her) face is like the brilliant shining moon, The posture like a tender blooming sprout. A poem by Jaʻfar ibn Muḥammad Ibn Mukhtār (A.H. 543–622 /A.D. 1148–1225). H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm) Max. Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Diam. of Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1538.
    Footed Bowl with Eagle Emblem
  • 13th-14th Century. Egypt or Syria. Glass; marvered and tooled. H. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm). Accession no. 1972.9.3.
    Chess Piece - King
  • 13th-14th Century. Egypt or Syria. Glass; marvered and tooled. H. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm). Accession no. 1972.9.3.
    Chess Piece - King
  • 13th-14th Century. Egypt or Syria. Glass; marvered and tooled. H. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm). Accession no. 1972.9.3.
    Chess Piece - King
  • Second half of the 13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, reddish-purple; blown, applied marvered opaque decoration, applied opaque white rim. A - bowl: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm) W. 8 in. (20.3 cm) D. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) Wt. 21.2 oz. (601.1 g) B - cover: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm) W. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm) D. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm) Wt. 11.5 oz. (326.1 g) C - fragment: H. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm) W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) Wt. 0.07 oz. (2 g) D - fragment: H. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm) W. 3.4 in. (1.9 cm) D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) Wt. 0.04 oz. (1.13 g) E - fragment: H. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm) W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm) D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) Wt. 0.02 oz. (0.57 g) F - fragment: H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) D. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm) Wt. 0.2 oz. 5.67 g). Accession no. 26.77a–f.
    Bowl with Lid
  • Second half of the 13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, reddish-purple; blown, applied marvered opaque decoration, applied opaque white rim. A - bowl: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm) W. 8 in. (20.3 cm) D. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) Wt. 21.2 oz. (601.1 g) B - cover: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm) W. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm) D. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm) Wt. 11.5 oz. (326.1 g) C - fragment: H. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm) W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) Wt. 0.07 oz. (2 g) D - fragment: H. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm) W. 3.4 in. (1.9 cm) D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) Wt. 0.04 oz. (1.13 g) E - fragment: H. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm) W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm) D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) Wt. 0.02 oz. (0.57 g) F - fragment: H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) D. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm) Wt. 0.2 oz. 5.67 g). Accession no. 26.77a–f.
    Bowl with Lid
  • Second half of the 13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, reddish-purple; blown, applied marvered opaque decoration, applied opaque white rim. A - bowl: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm) W. 8 in. (20.3 cm) D. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) Wt. 21.2 oz. (601.1 g) B - cover: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm) W. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm) D. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm) Wt. 11.5 oz. (326.1 g) C - fragment: H. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm) W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) Wt. 0.07 oz. (2 g) D - fragment: H. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm) W. 3.4 in. (1.9 cm) D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) Wt. 0.04 oz. (1.13 g) E - fragment: H. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm) W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm) D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) Wt. 0.02 oz. (0.57 g) F - fragment: H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) D. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm) Wt. 0.2 oz. 5.67 g). Accession no. 26.77a–f.
    Bowl with Lid
  • 1329-1335. Egypt. Glass, colorless with brown tinge; blown, blown applied foot, enameled and gilded. Inscription: That which was made for his excellency, the exalted, the lord, the royal, the well-served Sayf al-Din Qawsun, the Cupbearer of al-Malik al-Nasir. Qur'an, sura 24 ("Surat al-Nur"), beginning of verse 35: God is the light of the heavens and the earth, the likeness of his Light is as a wick-holder[wherein is a light (the light in a glass, the glass as it were a glittering star)]. The work of the poor slave [of God] Ali ibn Muhammad al-Barmaki[?], may God safeguard him. (Translation by Stefano Carboni, Glass of the Sultans, 2001, pp. 232–33). H. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm) Max. diam. 10 1/16 in. (25.6 cm) Diam. with handles 10 5/16 in. (26.2 cm). Accession no. 17.190.991.
    Mosque Lampe of Amir Qawsun
  • 1329-1335. Egypt. Glass, colorless with brown tinge; blown, blown applied foot, enameled and gilded. Inscription: That which was made for his excellency, the exalted, the lord, the royal, the well-served Sayf al-Din Qawsun, the Cupbearer of al-Malik al-Nasir. Qur'an, sura 24 ("Surat al-Nur"), beginning of verse 35: God is the light of the heavens and the earth, the likeness of his Light is as a wick-holder[wherein is a light (the light in a glass, the glass as it were a glittering star)]. The work of the poor slave [of God] Ali ibn Muhammad al-Barmaki[?], may God safeguard him. (Translation by Stefano Carboni, Glass of the Sultans, 2001, pp. 232–33). H. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm) Max. diam. 10 1/16 in. (25.6 cm) Diam. with handles 10 5/16 in. (26.2 cm). Accession no. 17.190.991.
    Mosque Lampe of Amir Qawsun
  • 1329-1335. Egypt. Glass, colorless with brown tinge; blown, blown applied foot, enameled and gilded. Inscription: That which was made for his excellency, the exalted, the lord, the royal, the well-served Sayf al-Din Qawsun, the Cupbearer of al-Malik al-Nasir. Qur'an, sura 24 ("Surat al-Nur"), beginning of verse 35: God is the light of the heavens and the earth, the likeness of his Light is as a wick-holder[wherein is a light (the light in a glass, the glass as it were a glittering star)]. The work of the poor slave [of God] Ali ibn Muhammad al-Barmaki[?], may God safeguard him. (Translation by Stefano Carboni, Glass of the Sultans, 2001, pp. 232–33). H. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm) Max. diam. 10 1/16 in. (25.6 cm) Diam. with handles 10 5/16 in. (26.2 cm). Accession no. 17.190.991.
    Mosque Lampe of Amir Qawsun
  • Early 13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, blue; blown, enameled, and gilded. Glass, blue; blown, enameled, and gilded. Accession no. 1972.118.42.
    Perfume Sprinkler (Qumqum)
  • 13th Century. Egypt or Syria. Glass, amber; blown with applied marvered opaque white decoration. H. 4 in. (10.2 cm). Accession no. 32.49.3.
    Cosmetic Flask
  • 13th Century. Egypt or Syria. Glass, amber; blown with applied marvered opaque white decoration. H. 4 in. (10.2 cm). Accession no. 32.49.3.
    Cosmetic Flas
  • 13th to 14th Century. Probably Egypt. Inscription in Arabic - untranslated. H. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) D. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm) Wt. 0.06 oz. (1.7 g). Accession no. 08.256.56.
    Coin Weight
  • First half of the 14th Century. Egypt or Syria. Glass, colorless with green tinge; blown, blown applied foot, applied decoration, enameled and gilded. H. 19 5/8 in. (49.8 cm) Max. Diam. 9 11/16 in. (24.6 cm) Diam. of Base: 6 5/16 in. (16 cm). Accession no. 36.33.
    Long Necked Bottle
  • Shortly after 1285. Egypt, probably Cairo. ption in Arabic in thuluth script: From [the objects] that were made for the tomb of His High Excellency al-‘Ala’i al-Bunduqdar (the keeper of the bow), may God sanctify his soul. H. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm) Diam. of rim 8 1/4 in. (21 cm). Accession no. 17.190.985.
    Mosque Lampe of al-Bunduqdar
  • Late 13th Century. Egypt, probably Cairo. Glass, greenish; blown, folded foot; enameled and gilded. H. 17 1/8 in. (43.5 cm) Max. Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm). Accession no. 41.150.
    Enameled Glass Bottle
  • Late 13th Century. Egypt, probably Cairo. Glass, greenish; blown, folded foot; enameled and gilded. H. 17 1/8 in. (43.5 cm) Max. Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm). Accession no. 41.150.
    Enameled Glass Bottle
  • Late 13th Century. Egypt, probably Cairo. Glass, greenish; blown, folded foot; enameled and gilded. H. 17 1/8 in. (43.5 cm) Max. Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm). Accession no. 41.150.
    Enameled Glass Bottle
  • Second Quarter of 14th Century. Egypt or Syria. Glass, translucent brownish; free blown, tooled, enameled, and gilded. Inscription in Arabic: " The Learned" repeated 3 times. H. 13.12 in. (33.3 cm) Max. Diam. 9 3/4 in. (24.80 cm). Accession no. 23.189.
    Footed Bowl
  • Second Quarter of 14th Century. Egypt or Syria. Glass, translucent brownish; free blown, tooled, enameled, and gilded. Inscription in Arabic: " The Learned" repeated 3 times. H. 13.12 in. (33.3 cm) Max. Diam. 9 3/4 in. (24.80 cm). Accession no. 23.189.
    Footed Bowl
  • 13th Century. Syria. Glass, green; blown, applied opaque red decoration. L. 3 in. (7.6 cm). Accession no. 30.95.196.
    Bird Pendant
  • 13th Century. Syria. Glass, green; blown, applied opaque red decoration. L. 3 in. (7.6 cm). Accession no. 30.95.196.
    Bird Pendant
  • 13th Century. Syria. Glass, green; blown, applied opaque red decoration. L. 3 in. (7.6 cm). Accession no. 30.95.196.
    Bird Pendant
  • 13th to 14th Century. Syria. Glass; blown, applied decoration. H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm) Max. Diam. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm). Accession no. 30.95.33.
    Bottle
  • 14th Century. Syria. Glass; free blown, enameled and gilded; tooled on the pontill. H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Diam. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1533.
    Plate
  • 14th Century. Syria. Glass; free blown, enameled and gilded; tooled on the pontill. H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Diam. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1533.
    Plate
  • 14th Century. Syria. Glass; free blown, enameled and gilded; tooled on the pontill. H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Diam. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1533.
    Plate
  • 14th Century. Syria. Glass; free blown, enameled and gilded; tooled on the pontill. H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Diam. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1533.
    Plate
  • 14th Century. Syria. Glass; free blown, enameled and gilded; tooled on the pontill. H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Diam. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm). Accession no. 91.1.1533.
    Plate
  • Early 14th Century. Syria. Glass; enameled. Arabic inscription: "The Wise (repeated)". H. 5 7/16 in. Diam. of mouth 2 1/4 in.. Accession no. 57.61.15.
    Beaker
  • Early 14th Century. Syria. Glass; enameled. Arabic inscription: "The Wise (repeated)". H. 5 7/16 in. Diam. of mouth 2 1/4 in.. Accession no. 57.61.15.
    Beaker
  • 14th Century. Syria. Glass; enameled. Arabic inscription: Glory to our Lord, the Sultan, the King, the Wise (repeated three times). H. 6 1/2" DIam. 11 1/2". Accession no. 91.1.1532.
    Basin
  • 14th Century. Syria. Glass; enameled. Arabic inscription: Glory to our Lord, the Sultan, the King, the Wise (repeated three times). H. 6 1/2" DIam. 11 1/2". Accession no. 91.1.1532.
    Basin
  • 14th Century. Syria. Glass; enameled. Arabic inscription: Glory to our Lord, the Sultan, the King, the Wise (repeated three times). H. 6 1/2" DIam. 11 1/2". Accession no. 91.1.1532.
    Basin
  • 14th Century. Syria. Glass; enameled. Arabic inscription: Glory to our Lord, the Sultan, the King, the Wise (repeated three times). H. 6 1/2" DIam. 11 1/2". Accession no. 91.1.1532.
    Basin
  • 13th to 14th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, greenish; blown, applied green ring foot and applied greenish and green decoration. H. 4 3/8 in (11.1 cm) Max. Diam. 2 5/16 (5.9 cm). Accession no. 29.100.83.
    Beaker with Vertical Trails
  • 13th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, colorless; blown, applied ring foot, applied blue decoration. H. 4 3/4in. (12.1cm) Max. Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm). Accession no. 29.100.87.
    Bottle with Spirals & Zigzags
  • 13th to 14th Century. Probably Syria. Glass, colorless with yellow tinge; blown, applied ring foot, enameled and gilded. H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm) Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm). Accession no. 17.190.2039.
    Beaker with Fish

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