SASSANIAN DECORATED GLASS FLASK

C. 224 to 651 AD. Sassanian. A decorated glass flask. This beautiful flask made of aquamarine glass comprises a flaring rim, narrow, cylindrical neck and ovoid body. It is decorated with dark blue trails which snake around the body and sits on an applied squat foot of dark blue crimped glass. The Sassanian empire which ruled from Afghanistan to Iraq during the third to seventh centuries AD is famed for the high quality of its ceremonial glassware, which was used during banqueting and for religious rituals. Excellent condition; beautiful patina. Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970-80s then passed by descent. Size: L:88mm / W:55mm ; 50g