Pendant, vase
Unknown Artist
4th–5th century
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
7/8 × 9/16 × 3/8 in. (2.2 × 1.4 × 1 cm)
Classification
Glass
Culture
Egyptian possibly
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Accession Number
10.130.997
Tags
About this artwork
This Glass by Unknown Artist from 4th–5th century exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Glass required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery of materials preparation, too...