Bottle

ca. 9th–10th century

Not on view

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Title: Bottle
Date: ca. 9th–10th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt
Medium: Glass; wheel-cut
Dimensions: Gr. H. 2 15/16 in. (7.4 cm)
W. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Diam. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1972
Object Number: 1972.10.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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