Bottle
Unknown Artist
probably 18th–19th century
Medium
Glass; free blown, applied decoration; tooled on the pontil
Dimensions
H. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm) Max. Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm)
Classification
Glass
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Accession Number
91.1.1551
Art Historical Context
This elegant glass bottle, likely crafted in the 18th or 19th century, hails from the Islamic world and exemplifies the refined artistry of the period. Standing at 11¾ inches tall with a slender profile (maximum diameter 3⅞ inches), it was designed for practical yet decorative purposes—perhaps to hold perfumes, oils, or rosewater, staples in Ottoman, Persian, or Levantine households. Its presence in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic department highlights the region's enduring legacy in glassmaking, where translucent vessels like this symbolized luxury and hospitality. The bottle's crea...