Fragment of a Bowl

Art Historical Context

This delicate fragment of a greenish glass bowl, dating to 10th–11th century, a glimpse into the sophisticated world of Islamic artisanship. Crafted during the height of the Islamic Golden Age, when trade and cultural exchange flourished across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond, vessels were common in households and served practical yet elegant purposes for food and drink. Though only a partial survivor—standing just 2⅝ inches high with a base diameter of 4⁹⁄₁₆ inches—it evokes the graceful curves and subtle translucency prized in medieval Islamic tableware. The bowl's free-blown tech...