Bottle with Sprinkler Top, second half 12th century

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Bottle with Sprinkler Top, second half 12th century, Attributed to Iran, Khurasan, Quaternary alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver and copper, H. 6 1/16 in. (), Metal, Bottles of this form often contained bath oils. The knobs protruding from its sides (prunts) provided a grip should the bottle become slippery. The style of the birds around the top and the presence of inlaid decoration suggest a twelfth-century date

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Size: 3709px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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