Islamic Art and Fine Objects
Lot 271:
Description
This polychrome marbled glass object is a hemispherical game piece or decorative weight, likely an example of Abbasid mosaic glasswork. The piece is fashioned from multi-colored glass featuring a swirled pattern of yellow, red, blue, and green. It is shaped into a rounded dome with a flat, circular base. The manufacturing process involves the blending of various colored glass elements to achieve the marbled effect. There are no visible markings or inscriptions.
Diameter: 5.5cm
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