Antique Islamic Glass Bottle | Spiral-Threaded Neck with Applied Handles | Circa 12th–14th Century
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Historical Context & Origin
Region: Syria or Persia (Modern-day Iran)
Material: Blown glass with applied handles and spiral thread decoration
Period: Circa 12th–14th Century CE
Description
A rare and finely blown early Islamic glass vessel exhibiting masterful craftsmanship in its elegant proportions and subtle coloration. Formed from translucent greenish glass, the bulbous body is accentuated by four applied loop handles and a tall, tapering neck wrapped in a continuous spiral thread. The surface displays soft iridescence and weathering consistent with centuries of age and burial, lending the piece a distinctive archaeological patina.
Features
- Spiral-threaded neck showcasing advanced glass manipulation techniques
- Four symmetrically applied handles for functional and aesthetic balance
- Subtle green hue typical of soda-lime glass of the medieval Islamic world
- Iridescent surface with natural mineral deposits and encrustation
Cultural Significance
Islamic glassmakers were among the most innovative artisans of the medieval world, producing vessels that were prized from Cairo to Samarkand. This bottle’s combination of utilitarian form and artistic refinement embodies the sophistication of Islamic glassmaking during the Abbasid and Seljuk periods. Such vessels may have served for perfumes, oils, or medicinal liquids, reflecting the cross-cultural trade of the medieval Islamic empires.
Condition
Excellent preservation for its age with minor surface weathering and iridescence. One or two handles exhibit slight chipping and stable wear from antiquity.
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 4 in
Depth: 4 in
Age
Circa 12th–14th Century CE
Learn More
For further insights into the artistry and evolution of Islamic and Persian glassmaking, visit: Bottle with Four Handles — The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Descripción
Historical Context & Origin
Region: Syria or Persia (Modern-day Iran)
Material: Blown glass with applied handles and spiral thread decoration
Period: Circa 12th–14th Century CE
Description
A rare and finely blown early Islamic glass vessel exhibiting masterful craftsmanship in its elegant proportions and subtle coloration. Formed from translucent greenish glass, the bulbous body is accentuated by four applied loop handles and a tall, tapering neck wrapped in a continuous spiral thread. The surface displays soft iridescence and weathering consistent with centuries of age and burial, lending the piece a distinctive archaeological patina.
Features
- Spiral-threaded neck showcasing advanced glass manipulation techniques
- Four symmetrically applied handles for functional and aesthetic balance
- Subtle green hue typical of soda-lime glass of the medieval Islamic world
- Iridescent surface with natural mineral deposits and encrustation
Cultural Significance
Islamic glassmakers were among the most innovative artisans of the medieval world, producing vessels that were prized from Cairo to Samarkand. This bottle’s combination of utilitarian form and artistic refinement embodies the sophistication of Islamic glassmaking during the Abbasid and Seljuk periods. Such vessels may have served for perfumes, oils, or medicinal liquids, reflecting the cross-cultural trade of the medieval Islamic empires.
Condition
Excellent preservation for its age with minor surface weathering and iridescence. One or two handles exhibit slight chipping and stable wear from antiquity.
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 4 in
Depth: 4 in
Age
Circa 12th–14th Century CE
Learn More
For further insights into the artistry and evolution of Islamic and Persian glassmaking, visit: Bottle with Four Handles — The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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