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sprinkler flask

Object NameRose Water Sprinkler

Made FromGlass

Date1700-1799

Place MadePersia

TechniqueMolded, formed

SizeOverall H: 18.5 cm; Diam: 9 cm

Accession Number51.1.81

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

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Physical DescriptionRose Water Sprinkler. Bubbly glass, brown; molded for body pattern and finished by manipulation; squat barrel-shaped body with molded bands; one of vertical ribs at top, and one composed of large slipper-shaped motif above row of beadlike ends of broad ribs tapering and extending on base to a rough pontil mark; long cylindrical neck with collar-like swelling below "funnel" rim; long slender pouring spout with broad opening into side of body and curving slightly outward; applied collar with top, and bottom, waffled fin at end of spout; heavy thread or ring applied on neck toward base; applied handle with waffled fin on top attachment at neck ring and three on attachment on shoulder; trace of white enamel decorations on front of spout.
Provenance

Former Collection Mrs. Harry Hillyer Brigham