Loom Weight or Vessel

Unknown

10th–11th century · Glass; free blown · Islamic Art

With its conical shape, narrow neck and flat lip, this vessel resembles a loom weight. The iridescence that now makes it more conspicuous is actually the result of moisture weathering its surface during centuries of burial.

Artist

Unknown

Date

10th–11th century

Medium

Glass; free blown

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1975