Bottle with Ribbed Design
Unknown Artist
11th–12th century
Medium
Brass; cast, chased, inlaid with black compound
Dimensions
H. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm) Diam. (base): 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Classification
Metal
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1948
Accession Number
48.101.13
Art Historical Context
This elegant *Bottle with Ribbed Design*, crafted in the 11th–12th century, exemplifies the exquisite metalworking traditions of the Islamic world. Standing just over 6 inches tall with a 3⅝-inch base diameter, this brass vessel was likely used for storing perfumes, oils, or liquids in daily life or ceremonial contexts. Its ribbed surface creates a rhythmic, tactile texture, evoking the organic forms and geometric precision prized in Islamic decorative arts during this golden age of craftsmanship. The bottle was made using sophisticated techniques: first cast in brass for a sturdy form, then ...