6th C. Islamic Glass Unguent Stunning Iridescence
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Ancient Near East, early Islamic, ca. 6th to 10th century CE. A beautiful bottle of a slender form that is free-blown from pale yellow-green glass. The cylindrical body rests atop a stable base and has a gently flared neck as well as a sloped shoulder that still retains traces of the marvered (or feathered) motifs. Petite bottles like this example were used for containing ointments or scented perfumes by upper-class individuals who could afford finer luxuries like glass. The entire vessel is enveloped in stunning layers of fiery, rainbow-hued iridescence. Size: 1" W x 3.9" H (2.5 cm x 9.9 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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Ancient Near East, early Islamic, ca. 6th to 10th century CE. A beautiful bottle of a slender form that is free-blown from pale yellow-green glass. The cylindrical body rests atop a stable base and has a gently flared neck as well as a sloped shoulder that still retains traces of the marvered (or feathered) motifs. Petite bottles like this example were used for containing ointments or scented perfumes by upper-class individuals who could afford finer luxuries like glass. The entire vessel is enveloped in stunning layers of fiery, rainbow-hued iridescence. Size: 1" W x 3.9" H (2.5 cm x 9.9 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#142006
Condition
Repaired from a few large pieces, with very small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor abrasions and nicks to base, body, and neck, with light encrustations, and fading to marvered detailing. Nice earthen deposits and stunning rainbow iridescence throughout.
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6th C. Islamic Glass Unguent Stunning Iridescence
Estimate $300 - $600
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