Bottle

Art Historical Context

This elegant glass bottle, hailing from the Islamic world and likely crafted in the 18th or 19th century, exemplifies refined artistry of traditional glassmaking. Standing at 12¼ inches tall with a maximum diameter of 4⅝ inches, its slender form suggests it was designed as a practical yet luxurious vessel—perhaps for perfumes, oils, or rosewater, common in Ottoman or Persian households. As part of the Metropolitan Museum Art's Islamic Art collection it was generously gifted by Henry G. Marquand in 3, preserving a slice of everyday opulence from a vibrant cultural era. The bottle's creation hi...