The CloistersGlass786/787Luster-Painted Cup is a glass from Syria, Damascus created in 786/787 using bluish colorless glass, with dark brown and yellow stains; free blown and… measuring H: 3 15/16 (10 cm), diam: 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm) — now part of the The Cloisters collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bluish colorless glass, with dark brown and yellow stains; free blown and stained, tooled on the pontil |
| Dimensions | H: 3 15/16 (10 cm), diam: 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm) |
| Classification | Glass |
| Department | The Cloisters |
| Credit Line | The Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York (69.1.1) |
| Date | 786/787 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Syria, Damascus. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Luster-Painted Cup?
Luster-Painted Cup is housed in the The Cloisters department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Luster-Painted Cup created?
Luster-Painted Cup dates to 786/787.
What material is Luster-Painted Cup made from?
Luster-Painted Cup is crafted from bluish colorless glass, with dark brown and yellow stains; free blown and stained, tooled on the pontil.
Where does Luster-Painted Cup originate?
Luster-Painted Cup originates from Syria, Damascus.
Is Luster-Painted Cup in the public domain?
Luster-Painted Cup is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026