Vase
Unknown Artist
probably 18th–19th century
Medium
Glass ??
Dimensions
H. 11 5/16 in. (28.7 cm) DIam. 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm) Wt. .9105 lbs. (25.8122 g)
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
91.1.1578
Art Historical Context
This delicate glass vase, likely crafted in the 18th or 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry of Islamic glassmaking. Standing at 11 5/16 inches (28.7 cm) tall with a diameter of 4 1/16 inches (10.3 cm), its slender, elegant form suggests it was designed for both practical use—perhaps holding perfumes, oils, or—and aesthetic display. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's of Islamic Art, it the sophisticated vessel production across the Islamic world during this era, when glassworkers mastered techniques like blowing and molding to create lightweight yet durable objects weighing j...