EditorialEwer with Inscriptions and Hunting Scenes, 11th century, Attributed to Iran, Nishapur. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Bronze; cast, engraved, H. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm), Metal, This is a remarkably elaborate and fine example of a little-known type of ewer. ...
EditorialMosaic glass fragment, Early Imperial, late 1st century B.C.?early 1st century A.D., Roman, Glass; cast, Other: 7/8 x 7/8 in. (2.2 x 2.2 cm); estimated diam. of rim 6 5/16 in. (16 cm), Glass, Thin-walled rim fragment (of a ribbed bowl?). Translucent co...
EditorialGlass mosaic fragment, Early Imperial, late 1st century B.C.?early 1st century A.D., Roman, Glass; cast, Other: 1 3/8 x 1 9/16 in. (3.5 x 4 cm), Glass, Thick base fragment, probably from a deep, footed ribbed bowl., Translucent deep purple, cobalt blue...
EditorialGlass mosaic bowl fragment, Early Imperial, late 1st century B.C.?early 1st century A.D., Roman, Glass; cast, Overall: 1 x 1 1/2 in. (2.5 x 3.8 cm), Glass, Body fragment., Translucent cobalt blue, purple appearing brown, and opaque white., Shallow conv...
EditorialEwer with Inscriptions and Hunting Scenes, 11th century, Attributed to Iran, Nishapur. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Bronze; cast, engraved, H. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm), Metal, This is a remarkably elaborate and fine example of a little-known type of ewer. ...
EditorialGrisaille Panel, 1270?80, Made in S?es, France, French, Glass, lead, gilding, Overall: 22 5/8 x 21 in. (57.5 x 53.3 cm), Glass-Stained, The artistry of this window derives from the contrast between the silvery effect of the grisaille decoration and the...