Vessel Stamp
Unknown Artist
8th century
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
H. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm) Diam. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g)
Classification
Glass
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1908
Accession Number
08.256.9
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic Art collection, delicate *Vessel Stamp* from 8th century exemplifies exquisite glassworking prowess of early Islamic artisans. Crafted glass, it measures just 7/16 inch (1.1 cm) in height and 1 1/8 inch (2.9 cm) in diameter, weighing a mere 0.4 oz. (11.3 g)—small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 8, this tiny object reveals the precision and innovation of Abbasid-era craftsmen during a golden age of Islamic material culture. In the 8th century, as the Islamic world flourished under the Abbasid Caliph...