Sprinkler | Ewer
Manufacturer
Unknown
CulturePersian | Iranian
Date19th century
MediumMold blown glass
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Eugen Grabscheid
Object number59.37.15
Not on view
DescriptionSprinkler/ewer of blown molded melon ribbed glass. Amber spout with a bow-like end. Bulge below flaring rim. Tooled with a band around the neck attached to a solid small handle with a thumb rest and a crimped end. Medium high basial kick. Rough pontil.Published ReferencesMarilyn Jenkins, ISLAMIC GLASS, (Metropolitan Museum of Art: New York), pp. 50-51, No. 60. Brigitte Klesse, GLAS, (Koln Museum Catalog, 1973, pg. 74, No. 79.
