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the ararait reflects the resourcefulness
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Accession number: 2009-03503
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Early Islamic Glass Alembic seljuk the ararait reflects the resourcefulnessNishapur, c. 800 to 1100 AD, North East Iran This exceptional and exceedingly rare glass vessel, dated to c. 8001100 AD from Nishapur, Iran, is a remarkable example of an alembic, also referred to as a funneled cup or cupping glass. Composed of translucent dark green glass, the vessel features a deep hemispheric body with a rolled rim and an elongated stem handle. Its design, though understudied, exemplifies the ingenuity of Islamic artisans and