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Flask

7th–8th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Flask
  • Date: 7th–8th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Iraq or Syria
  • Medium: Glass; mold blown
  • Dimensions: Ht. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm)
    W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
    D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
    Wt. 0.5 oz. (14.2 g)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
  • Object Number: 30.115.14
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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