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A Glass Ewer
Shiraz, Persia
18th/19th century
height: 20.5 cm
The ewer is of brown moulded and blown glass, the globular body stands on a circular foot, has a flaring neck with a delicate trailed handle, and a fine flaring
spout terminating in a floral finial.
The body is gently curved and opens to a small rimmed top. The recessed base has a pontil mark. An example of Iranian revival glassware.
A related example is on display in the British Museum (cat. no. OA G 330) and in the David Collection in Copenhagen.
References: A ewer of similar form is in Folsach, K., von, Art from the World of Islam: in the David Collection, 2001, p. 223.
Inventory no.: 230
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A Glass Ewer
Shiraz, Persia
18th/19th century
height: 20.5 cm
The ewer is of brown moulded and blown glass, the globular body stands on a circular foot, has a flaring neck with a delicate trailed handle, and a fine flaring
spout terminating in a floral finial.
The body is gently curved and opens to a small rimmed top. The recessed base has a pontil mark. An example of Iranian revival glassware.
A related example is on display in the British Museum (cat. no. OA G 330) and in the David Collection in Copenhagen.
References: A ewer of similar form is in Folsach, K., von, Art from the World of Islam: in the David Collection, 2001, p. 223.
Inventory no.: 230
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