Deep green hot-worked glass bow , 8th-9th century

The body is marked at regular intervals giving the impression of a reticulated web of ribs. Glass objects worked in this fashion are called hot-worked as the surface is manipulated and decorated whilst it is still hot and in a malleable state with the aid of tools (eg metal tongs) with circular or square ends.
Original size 11.2 cms high.
Private Collection. Sold Chiswick Auctions, UK. October 2018.

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