Bottle
Unknown Artist
probably 18th–19th century
Medium
Glass; mold blown
Dimensions
H. 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm) Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm) Wt. 5.096 oz. (144.469 g)
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
91.1.1593
Art Historical Context
This elegant glass bottle, likely crafted in the 18th or 19th century, the refined artistry of Islamic glassmaking. Standing at just over 9 inches tall with a slender diameter of about 3 inches, its lightweight form (weighing a mere 5 ounces) it was designed for practical yet luxurious use—perhaps to hold perfumes, oils, orwater, staples in Ottoman or Persian households. The mold-blown technique, a hallmark of the period, involved blowing molten glass into a patterned mold, creating textured surfaces or subtle motifs that catch the light beautifully without the need for additional decoration. ...