Flask

Unknown

8th–9th century · Bronze; cast · Islamic Art

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.

Artist

Unknown

Date

8th–9th century

Medium

Bronze; cast

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Marjorie Schwarz, in memory of Herbert F. and Dorothy C. Schwarz, 1975