Beaker with Fleur-de-Lis Artist: Unknown

mid-13th century CE

Asian Art

Not on view

The decoration on this beaker, particularly the French fleur-de-lis, indicates that it was made in Syria for an individual or for one of the governments established throughout West Asia by the European crusaders who invaded the region during the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth centuries. Glass and other luxury items were commissioned by these governments, which ultimately dissolved in the late thirteenth century due to lack of financial support from Europe, regional divisions, and the formation of the Ilkhanid Empire under the Mongols.

Medium

Glass, free-blown with enamel and gilding

Dimensions

4 13/16 × 2 7/16 in. (12.2 × 6.2 cm)

Credit Line

Hobart and Edward Small Moore Memorial Collection, Bequest of Mrs. William H. Moore

Accession Number

1955.6.227

Geography

Syria

Culture

Syrian

Period

Crusader States (1098 - 1291)

Classification

Containers

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Provenance
Bequest of Mrs. William H. Moore (1858–1955), New York; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

beakers (drinking vessels)

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