Fragments of a Plate with Engraved Designs, 9th century

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Fragments of a Plate with Engraved Designs, 9th century, Attributed to Syria or Iraq. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Glass, blue; blown, applied trail, scratch-engraved, H. ca. 9/16 in. (ca. cm), Glass, The striking blue color of this plate was achieved by adding cobalt to the glass fabric, and its surface has been engraved with various patterns arranged in concentric registers around a central roundel

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