Spheroconical Vessel
Unknown Artist
10th–12th century
Medium
Glass; mold blown
Dimensions
H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) Diam. 1 15/16 in. (5 cm) Wt. 2.2 oz. (62.8 g)
Classification
Glass
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Fletcher Fund, 1975
Accession Number
1975.61.2
Art Historical Context
This delicate spheroconical vessel, by an unknown artist between the 10th and 12th centuries, exemplifies exquisite glassmaking traditions of the Islamic world. just 2½ inches tall with a diameter of nearly 2 inches, its petite form—bulbous spherical body tapering to a slender conical neck—suggests it held precious substances like perfumes, oils, or medicines. Acquired through the Fletcher Fund in 1975, it resides in the Metropolitan Museum of's Department of Islamic Art. The's medium, mold-blown glass, highlights a sophisticated technique perfected by Islamic artisans during the medieval per...