Fragment
Unknown Artist
ca. 1150–ca. 1250
Medium
Glass, ceramic
Dimensions
L. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Classification
Glass-Vessels
Culture
European or Middle Eastern
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Clarence H. Mackay, Archer M. Huntington, Stephen H. P. Pell and Bashford Dean, 1928
Accession Number
28.99.370
Art Historical Context
This delicate fragment, dating to around 1150–1250, hails from the vibrant Medieval world, where European and Middle Eastern artisans crafted exquisite glass vessels amid cultural exchanges fueled by trade and the Crusades. uncertain origins—possibly European or Middle Eastern—highlight the interconnected artistry of the era, evoking luxury tableware or ceremonial objects used by elites. Crafted from glass with ceramic elements, the piece measures just 1 7/8 inches long, showcasing the precision of medieval techniques like glassblowing and firing. Such vessels often featured translucent color...