Bidspirit auction | UMAYYAD GLASS PURFUME BOTTLE WITH

UMAYYAD GLASS PURFUME BOTTLE WITH APPLIED DECORATION - Ca. AD 700 - 900. A short free-blown glass unguentarium, comprised of brown-orange glass, with a slight concave base and a rough pontil, a globular body and tubular spout, with a rolled rim. The external surface is adorned with applied glass rings and zig-zag motif. Light areas of silvery and rainbow iridescence envelop the surface, and light earthen deposits provide for a complementary appearance. Size: 140mm x 100mm; Weight: 115g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.