Bottle

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7th–8th century · Glass; mold blown · Islamic Art

Considered to be a symbol of fertility, the pomegranate was frequently used as a decorative motif in the art of the Middle East. The palmette design with a pomegranate in the center that is seen on this flask also appears on several monuments in Greater Syria dating from the first half of the eighth century.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th–8th century

Medium

Glass; mold blown

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917