Lot 145 , An Islamic colourless glass goblet, Iran, 12th century, 11.5cm high

An Islamic colourless glass goblet, Iran, 12th century, the bucket shaped bowl with applied scrolled motifs and a 'Saturn' disc on a stemmed foot, 11.5cm high
Estimate £1,500-2,000

ex Andrew Constable-Maxwell collection of Ancient Glass, Sotheby's 4-5 June, 1979, Lot 348.
cf. a similar form of goblet in the Victoria & Albert Museum, accession no. C.71-1967.

Andrew Rudebeck collection.



Condition - two sections of the rim have been broken and re-attached, much encrusted in mud and weathered. Leans when stood upright.


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Sold for £1,700