Fine Glass Cosmetic Can

Cosmetic Can

This Persian fine glass can belongs to the Islamic glassware produced at the Fall of the Tang Dynasty. It is absorbed from Roman Glass Industry. Its spirit was integrated into the new culture. The glass can, determined for cosmetics, is a grave offering. The vessel with a glass handle and a grommet has a special design and an iridescent surface. Some crackles.

Object ID
Persia_021

Age
9th century AD

Material
Glass

Color
Traces from perlmut (mother of pearl) to blue and gold

Length
11.5 cm

Width
9.5 cm

Height
10.3 cm

Height (neck)
2.8 cm

Diameter (bottom)
7.3 cm

Condition
Good. Some Crackles.

Price
on request

Description

The glass can, determined for cosmetics, is an exceptional  grave good. The vessel with the glass handle and the grommet has a special design and an iridescent surface. The bottom is an independent part with an attached jug. The can and the handle are tilted forward in an unusual way. It has a high neck, shoulders and a conical body with an opening on the top. A glass support builds the connection between the body and the specially shaped grommet.
This Persian fine glass is an example for absorbing craftsmanship from Roman Glass Industry. It 
belongs to the Islamic glassware produced at the Fall of the Tang Dynasty. Its spirit and Glass making skills were integrated into the new culture. (HV)

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