Cut-Glass Cup. Dimensions: H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm). Date: 8th-9th century.Disks with raised dots at the center encircle the body of this small spherical cup. Echoing the omphalos (navel-shaped) motif found on objects from ninth-century Samarra, designs such as the one seen here are inspired by Sasanian cut glass. The maker achieved a harmonious surface treatment by cutting away the surrounding glass, leaving the circles in relief. Petals radiating from the circular base decorate the lower part of the cup. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Cut-Glass Cup. Dimensions: H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm). Date: 8th-9th century.Disks with raised dots at the center encircle the body of this small spherical cup. Echoing the omphalos (navel-shaped) motif found on objects from ninth-century Samarra, designs such as the one seen here are inspired by Sasanian cut glass. The maker achieved a harmonious surface treatment by cutting away the surrounding glass, leaving the circles in relief. Petals radiating from the circular base decorate the lower part of the cup. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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