Mughal Bowl
Date18th century
MediumBlown and gilded glass
Dimensions3 5/16 × 5 11/16 in. (8.4 × 14.5 cm)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number2024.9.1
DescriptionA matched set that includes a large bowl and plate that are free blown from transparent colorless glass. Both vessels have a simple, fire-rounded lip and pontil marks on their base; the bowl has a short pushed-in foot. Both vessels are heavily decorated with gold floral decorations that have incised detailing for inner petals and a central disc; the gold is likely gold leaf and looks to be applied on the exterior of the bowl. The designs include scrolling sprays of leaves and floral blooms in a controlled and repetitious design.The design of the bowl matches the plate, except the central motif is an eight-petaled flower with no surrounding florals or leaves.
