Flask, 10th century, Attributed to Iran. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Glass, colorless; blown, cut, H. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm), Glass, An example of 'bevel-cut' glass, this piece is closer to relief cutting than other related examples. The negative space between the four hearts, the latter being a common device in Sasanian decorated bands, has been interpreted as an intentional Christian symbol
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Flask, 10th century, Attributed, Iran, Excavated, Nishapur, Glass, colorless, blown, cut, H, 6 11/16, 17 cm, example, bevel-cut, glass, piece, closer, relief cutting, related examples, negative space, four hearts, latter, common device, Sasanian decorated, bands, interpreted, intentional Christian, symbol
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