File:Glass bottle, perhaps Iran, 9th-10th century.jpg
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Glass bottle
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Glass bottle |
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This technique of decoration is known as ‘cameo-glass’. Pieces of green glass were applied over the blown glass and cut avay to form the profiles of two animals. The technique was practised in Iran and Egypt. The bottle was found in Iran. |
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| Date | 9th-10th century | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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1966 12-11 1 |
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| Source/Photographer | Own work, Photo by Szilas in the British Museum, 2010-07-30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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