Syria, 1350-1400 Gilded and Enameled Glass Purchase F1933.13 Monumental in scale and exquisitely decorated, this deep bowl is characteristic of the finest glass production in late-fourteenth century Syria. Its decorative frieze of fantastic animals--two griffins, two sphinxes, a lion and three unicorns--is punctuated with the blazons of the Rasulid rulers of Yemen (1228-1454), identifying them once again as patrons of this vessel. In addition to its impressive size and sophisticated design, the bowl is remarkable for its enameling on both the exterior and interior surfaces.
aperture=f3.5 focal length: 60.0 mm exposure 1/125 sec ISO: 2000