Perlmut Perfume Container

Perfume Container

Daintily perfume container in a kind of perlmut-shape („mother of pearls“). Slim cylindric shape with conical extensions on the mouth and standfoot. Two handles. Threadlike flutes around. Islamic glassware.

Object ID
Persia_025

Age
?

Material
Glass

Color
Iridescent perlmut („mother of pearls“)

Height
14.5 cm

Diameter (neck)
4.2 cm

Diameter (bottom)
3.8 cm

Condition
Good

Price
on request

Description

Daintily perfume container in a kind of perlmut-shape („mother of pearls“). There is a slim cylindric shape of the container with conical extensions on the mouth and standfoot. A special design are the threadlike flutes around. The angulary designed handles are attached from the mouth to the second flute. Those flutes were already found in former times on Roman glass bottles. [1] Islamic handicraft adapted it. (HV)

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[1] Willetts, William (1968): Das Buch der chinesischen Kunst. Von der Jungsteinzeit bis heute. Econ Verlag Düsseldorf und Wien. 335