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Islamic Glass Inkwell - AMD.277, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1000 AD, Dimensions: 2.5" (6.4cm) high Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mold-Blown/Cut, Medium: Glass. This vessel was probably used as an inkwell. It has a flattened collar rim, an internal neck, a cylindrical body cut into facets and a flat base. Over the years, surface has entirely been weathered, resulting in a magnificent silver iridescence and abrasion. The simplicity of the cut patterns and the commercial use of these vessels, probably prompted imitations in other areas of the Islamic world.
Antiquities
Ancient Near East
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