'Molar' flask

Unknown

8th–9th century · Glass, green; cast or blown, cut · Islamic Art

This bottle was wheel-cut from a rectangular block of glass, then a thin channel was drilled in the middle that was filled with kohl or scented oil. The object is called a molar flask because its feet resemble the roots of molar teeth.

Artist

Unknown

Date

8th–9th century

Medium

Glass, green; cast or blown, cut

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Altschul, 1985