Bottle Neck

Art Historical Context

This delicate glass fragment, known as *Bottle Neck*, hails from the Islamic world of the 10th–11th century. Standing just 3¼ inches tall with a slender diameter of 15/16 inch, it represents the neck of a small bottle, likely used for precious oils, perfumes, or medicines—common luxuries in medieval Islamic households. Crafted by an unknown artisan, its petite scale highlights the everyday elegance of Islamic material culture, where even utilitarian objects embodied refined craftsmanship. The piece exemplifies free-blown glass, a revolutionary technique perfected by Islamic glassmakers during...