When was "Bottle with Four Handles" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Bottle with Four Handles"?

Bottle with Four Handles is Glass, blue; blown, hollow folded foot, applied handles and decoration.

Is "Bottle with Four Handles" in the public domain?

Yes, Bottle with Four Handles is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Bottle with Four Handles

Unknown Artist

19th century

Medium

Glass, blue; blown, hollow folded foot, applied handles and decoration

Dimensions

H. 5 3/4 in.

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

91.1.1563

Art Historical Context

This delicate blue glass bottle, titled *Bottle with Four Handles*, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of 19th Islamic glassmaking. Standing just 5 3/4 inches tall, it features a slender form created through blown glass techniques, with a distinctive hollow folded foot for stability and four applied handles that add both functionality and elegance. The vibrant blue hue and meticulously applied decorations highlight the artisan's mastery, transforming a utilitarian object into a work of art. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department Islamic Art, this piece belongs to the Edward ...

Bottle with Four Handles

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