Byzantine Christian glass inkwell with 4 cut crosses

Byzantine Christian glass inkwell with 4 cut crossesByzantine Christian glass inkwell with 4 cut crosses Byzantine "Sassanian" (Persian type) cut pale green 'colorless' glass inkwell with a beautiful sharp cross cut into each of 4 sides. Heavy silvery iridescent patina. Byzantine-early Islamic, ca. 600 CE. Materials:  Glass Item Type:  Glass Vessel Region:  Israel Cultural Origin:  Christian Era:  Byzantine Period, ca. 330-638 ce Condition:  Extremely Fine Repairs:  Intact

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11 December 2009 in Bottles

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