Bottle with Sprinkler Top

Unknown

second half 12th century · Quaternary alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver and copper · Islamic Art

Bottles of this form often contained bath oils. The knobs protruding from its sides (prunts) provided a grip should the bottle become slippery. The style of the birds around the top and the presence of inlaid decoration suggest a twelfth-century date. The inscription is formed of abbreviated words in Arabic, wishing the owner well.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second half 12th century

Medium

Quaternary alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver and copper

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, and Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art, 1998