Glass Qist of Qurra b. Sharik, Egypt, 709–714. 1974.268.296

Physical Description

• Measurements

  • Diameter (in mm): 42

Typological Description

• Object Type: Vessel Stamp
• Date Range: 709 - 714
• Denomination: Qist
• Material: Glass
• Shape: Round

• Authority

  • Authority: Qurra b. Sharik
  • State: Umayyad Caliphate

• Geographic

  • Region: Egypt

• Obverse

  • Legend: amara al-amir / Qurra b. Shar / ik qist / waf

References

• Citation: B.6

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1974.268.296
• Lot: 1974.268
• Department: Islamic
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Subjects

• Category: Umayyads--Glass

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States