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'Molar' flask

8th–9th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453
This bottle was wheel-cut from a rectangular block of glass, then a thin channel was drilled in the middle that was filled with kohl or scented oil. The object is called a molar flask because its feet resemble the roots of molar teeth.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: 'Molar' flask
  • Date: 8th–9th century
  • Geography: Attributed to probably Iran
  • Medium: Glass, green; cast or blown, cut
  • Dimensions: H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
    Diam. of body: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Altschul, 1985
  • Object Number: 1985.316
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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