Camel-Back Bottle

19th century

Not on view

Thick glass bottles such as this example were used for transporting liquids 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 but were packed, perhaps in saddle bags, and carried on the back of an animal such as a camel, horse or a donkey.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Camel-Back Bottle
Date: 19th century
Geography: Made in Iran, Shiraz
Medium: Glass; applied decoration
Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
W. 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Marilyn Jenkins-Madina, in loving memory of her husband, Professor Maan Z. Madina, 2019
Object Number: 2019.297.16
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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