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Globular‑bodied perfume sprinklers with marvered and combed herringbone designs were popular in thirteenth century Syria, and a few bear further gilded ornament. At first glance, this piece looks like an example of such a technique. Closer inspection reveals its pale blue zigzag design to be enamel‑painted on the cobalt‑colored body, in imitation of marvering.
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Title: Perfume Sprinkler (Qumqum)
Date: early 13th century
Geography: Attributed to Syria
Medium: Glass, blue; blown, enameled, and gilded
Dimensions:
H. 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm)
Diam. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971
Object Number: 1972.118.42
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