Enameled and Gilded Bottle late 13th century The size and delicate decoration of this bottle are remarkable; few such large or painterly examples of enameled glass are known. The polychrome phoenix on the neck soars above the central scene of mounted warriors wielding maces, swords, and bows. The warriors might well be participants in a horsemanship exercise, outfitted as combatants from the rival Ilkhanid and Mamluk states. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6622. Enameled and Gilded Bottle Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript
Enameled and Gilded Bottle late 13th century The size and delicate decoration of this bottle are remarkable; few such large or painterly examples of enameled glass are known. The polychrome phoenix on the neck soars above the central scene of mounted warriors wielding maces, swords, and bows. The warriors might well be participants in a horsemanship exercise, outfitted as combatants from the rival Ilkhanid and Mamluk states. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6622. Enameled and Gilded Bottle Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Enameled and Gilded Bottle. late 13th century. Glass, greenish; blown, folded foot; enameled and gilded. Attributed to Egypt, possibly Cairo. Glass
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