Object Number | 37-11-620 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Iran | Rayy |
Site Name | Rayy |
Archaeology Area | RTG 11, Pti 16, #2, d. 4.30; D. top 54.40 |
Date Made | 13th century |
Section | Near Eastern |
Materials | Glass |
Description | Green glass. Cylindrical, closed top, ink-well style. 3 [of 4] small loop handles. An inkwell was likely to be among the trappings of a successful scribe. The small glass inkwell has four loops for suspending it from cords, thereby rendering it semi-portable. |
Height | 5 cm |
Outside Diameter | 6 cm |
Credit Line | The Boston Museum of Fine Arts / University Museum Expedition to Rayy; Erich F. Schmidt, 1937 |
Other Number | RG 8296 - Field No SF |
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