UMAYYAD GLASS BOTTLE WITH GLASS THREAD DECORATION

Ca. AD 800 - 900. A green glass bottle with a globular body, concave base, and tall cylindrical neck. The shoulder tapers sharply to the neck, which is encircled by applied glass threads forming horizontal bands. The mouth is plain and tubular, with a narrow opening. Size: 300mm x 130mm; Weight: 310g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly H.G. collection; acquired from A. Kotllar, Paris, French art market, 1970–2006. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation