Flask

Unknown

9th century · Glass; cut and incised · Islamic Art

Among the numerous molar flasks -- named for their feet, which resemble the roots of molar teeth -- that have been discovered, this cobalt blue example stands out for its unusually large size. Molar flasks have been found in a variety of places, including Nishapur in Iran and Fustat in Egypt, indicating that they were probably produced or disseminated widely.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th century

Medium

Glass; cut and incised

Department

Islamic Art

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Museum Accession