Flask

8th–9th century

Not on view

The pear-shaped body, narrow neck, and wide rim are characteristic of metal vessels of late Sasanian and early Islamic Iran. The prunted decoration of drop-shaped bosses and the small protrusions around the opening link this flask to a group of similar objects produced in eastern Iran and farther east between the eighth and the twelfth century.

Artwork Details

Title: Flask
Date: 8th–9th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran
Medium: Bronze; cast
Dimensions: H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Diam. 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Gift of Marjorie Schwarz, in memory of Herbert F. and Dorothy C. Schwarz, 1975
Object Number: 1975.193.8
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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