Vase
Unknown Artist
probably 18th–19th century
Medium
Glass; mold blown with applied decoration; tooled on the pontil
Dimensions
H. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm) Max. Diam 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
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
91.1.1545
Art Historical Context
This delicate glass vase, likely crafted in the 18th or 19th century, the refined artistry of Islamic glassmaking traditions. Hailing from the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, stands just 5⅝ inches tall with a maximum diameter of ¾ inches, suggesting it may have served as a perfume, inkwell, or decorative vessel in a prosperous household. Such small-scale objects were prized in Ottoman, Persian, or regional workshops for their elegance and utility, reflecting a cultural appreciation for translucent beauty and everyday luxury. The vase's medium—mold-blown glass with ap...