Pendant

Art Historical Context

This delicate pendant, crafted from striated glass, exemplifies the refined artistry of Islamic glassmakers across a vast chronological span from the 9th to 19th century. Measuring just 1⅜ inches high, ⅝ inch wide, and 5⁄16 inch deep, its petite form suggests it was worn as personal adornment—perhaps suspended from a chain or cord as jewelry or an amulet. The striated technique, featuring colorful streaks or veins within the glass, creates a mesmerizing mar effect, highlighting the skill of artisans who manipulated molten glass to achieve such vibrant patterns without modern tools. In the Isl...