Physician's Cupping Glass or Alembic, 9th–11th century

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Physician's Cupping Glass or Alembic, 9th–11th century, Attributed to Iran, Nishapur. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Glass, greenish; blown, applied spout, H. 1 15/16 in. (5 cm), Glass, The suggested identifications for this object, of which numerous examples have been found at Nishapur and other excavation sites, include cupping glass, alembic, baby feeder, and breast reliever. The most recent proposal splits the objects into two types: those with straight spouts and those with curved spouts

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