New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Cameo Cup

Manufacturer Unknown

CulturePersian

Date9th century A.D.

MediumCameo | Glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 3/8 x 3 3/4 in. (8.6 x 9.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6769

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-1, Case 4

DescriptionCup of cameo clear glass. Cylindrical with a linear cut stylized leaf (lotus) design on two sides and a stylized palmette. Carved in relief in an overlay of green glass in between. Almost totally reconstructed and much weathering and some iridescence. Ground rim and polished pontil.

Label TextCUP Islamic 9th-10th Century A.D. Blown colorless glass, with green glass cased or padded; carved. Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6769 (GAPe 68.6)Published References_Masterpieces of Glass, THe British Museum_, pg. 110, #148, and pl. III, similar in coloring and type of design, Persian 9th century A.D.