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sprinkler flask

Object NameRose Water Sprinkler

Made FromGlass

Date1700-1799

Place MadePersia

TechniqueMolded, manipulated

SizeOverall H: 17.75 cm; Diam: 6 cm

Accession Number51.1.79

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionRose Water Sprinkler. Bubbly glass, clear green; molded for body pattern and finished by manipulation; conical beehive-shaped body with molded band composed of a large slipper-shaped motif above row of beadlike ends of broad ribs extending and tapering on base to a rough pontil mark; long cylindrical neck with wide collar-like bulge below flaring conical rim; long slender pouring spout with broad opening into side of body and end curving outward and decorated by an applied collar with fin at top and bottom; neck with heavy spiral thread; applied crimped handle attached at bottom of neck-thread and, with long end, on shoulder.
Provenance

Former Collection Mrs. Harry Hillyer Brigham