Bracelet

Art Historical Context

This delicate glass bracelet, dating to the 14th–15th century, hails from the Islamic world and exemplifies the everyday elegance of medieval adornments. Measuring just ¼ inch (0.6 cm) in height and 2⅜ inches (6.5 cm) in diameter with a featherlight weight of 0.24 oz. (6.8 g), it would have slipped comfortably onto a wrist as a simple yet refined accessory. Crafted entirely from glass—a favored medium in Islamic art for its translucency and workability—this piece reflects the era's mastery of glassmaking techniques, likely involving molding or blowing to achieve its slender, circular form. In...