sprinkler flask

Object NameRose Water Sprinkler

Made FromGlass

Date1700-1799

Place MadePersia

Techniquemolded for body pattern, finished by manipulation

SizeOverall H: 17.75 cm, Diam: 9.25 cm

Accession Number51.1.86

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

On ViewEuropean Gallery

Physical DescriptionRose Water Sprinkler. Bubbly glass, dark sapphire-blue; molded for body pattern and finished by manipulation; conical beehive-shaped body with molded bands: vertical ribs at top; one composed of a large slipper-shaped motif above a row of bead-like ends of broad ribs tapering and extending on base to small plain center with rough pontil mark; long slender cylindrical neck with mushroom knop-like bulge below flaring conical rim; long slender pouring spout with broad opening into side of body and outward curving end with applied collar having twin fins at top and single fin at bottom; heavy thread or ring on neck above base; angled and finned handle with long crimped end on body.
Provenance

Former Collection Mrs. Harry Hillyer Brigham