Fine 10th C. Islamic Green Glass Jar w/ Molded Motifs
Ancient Near East, Islamic / Persian culture, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. This is a stunning molded glass bottle of a translucent green hue with a globular body, slender neck, and a flared rim. The glass is semi-translucent, a gorgeous hue of pale yellow-green, and rainbow iridescence is scattered throughout that has formed over the ages. The base has a shallow concavity with a pontil scar that indicates that while this jar was mold made it was also hand-blown. Rippling across the base and body are the stylized teardrop or peacock feather motifs. To create this mesmerizing pattern, molten glass on a blow pipe is inserted into a hinged mold known as a "full sized" mold made from bronze or another metal with the pattern engraved into the walls, the glass is inflated via the blowpipe, taking on the shape of the mold. Size: 3.75" Diameter x 5.5" H (9.5 cm x 14 cm)
Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170779
Condition Report: Intact and choice. Minor stable hair line and striations and surface nicks. Some flaking to iridescence on interior with mineral and earthen deposits inside vessel.
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Ancient Near East, Islamic / Persian culture, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. This is a stunning molded glass bottle of a translucent green hue with a globular body, slender neck, and a flared rim. The glass is semi-translucent, a gorgeous hue of pale yellow-green, and rainbow iridescence is scattered throughout that has formed over the ages. The base has a shallow concavity with a pontil scar that indicates that while this jar was mold made it was also hand-blown. Rippling across the base and body are the stylized teardrop or peacock feather motifs. To create this mesmerizing pattern, molten glass on a blow pipe is inserted into a hinged mold known as a "full sized" mold made from bronze or another metal with the pattern engraved into the walls, the glass is inflated via the blowpipe, taking on the shape of the mold. Size: 3.75" Diameter x 5.5" H (9.5 cm x 14 cm)
Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170779
Condition Report: Intact and choice. Minor stable hair line and striations and surface nicks. Some flaking to iridescence on interior with mineral and earthen deposits inside vessel.
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