Glass Beaker , 8th-9th century

Beaker with rounded base and deep vertical sides, the exterior trailed with the same colour glass and combed upwards to produce a honeycomb effect. Notable for the delicacy and crispness of the pieces of glass that are pulled out from the main horizontal bands.
Original Height 10.3 cms
Private Collection. Auctioned Christie's. London, UK. April 2008

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