Antique 18th Century Islamic Persian Qajar Dynasty Brown Glass Saddle Flask
$400.00
Antique, 19th century Islamic Persian Qajar dynasties period, Shiraz glass saddle flask, hand-blown of brown, color glass. The flattened ovoid form body rising to the neck with flaring mouth applied with trailed spiral decoration in the form of a snake with open jaws. Very high kick base large snapped pontil.
Thick glass bottles such as this example were used for transporting liquids as wine or water across distances. The thickness of the body rendered them sturdy and virtually unbreakable. A unique feature of such bottles is that they were not intended to stand on a surface, flattened shape conform to animal side. They were packed, in saddle bags, and carried on the back of an animal such as a horse, camel, or a donkey.
For related flasks in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
Please see the links below.
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/82...
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/82...
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 23 cm (9.06 inches).
Width: 15.5 cm (6.1 inches).
Weight: 570 grams (1.254 lb.)
CONDITION: In very good condition, no cracks, chips, or repairs. Showing age and use, with minor wear considering its age of more than 150 years.
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