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Sprinkler

19th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 462
Like most Qajar-period glass vessels, this sprinkler is monochromatic with an elegant profile. The surface of the rounded body is ornamented with eight, goffered applications of glass trails. This bulbous shape with a very high, narrow neck, was one of the most common forms in late-medieval Persian glass. The small tapered mouth was used to sprinkle fragrant water infused with rose petals and other perfumes.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sprinkler
  • Date: 19th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran
  • Medium: Glass; dip-molded, blown, applied solid foot, applied decoration
  • Dimensions: H. 12 7/8 in.
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.1600
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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