Islamic Glass Vial - 96 mm

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Islamic glass flacon, translucent light green with partial iridescence, dating to the 7th–9th century AD, measuring 96 x 47 x 47 mm, of verre, with a conical body, flat concave base, applied concentric ribbon decoration, and a short flared neck with an inward-folded lip, from the Dr. Wiegand collection in Bavaria, acquired between 1960 and 2005.

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Translucent light-green glass bottle with partial iridescence over the entire surface.
A conical body with a flattened and concave base at its center bearing the pontil mark. On the body, an applied decoration of an indented concentric ribbon. It is equipped with a short flared neck and a rim folded inward.

- Islamic Empire

- Dimensions: 96 x 47 x 47 mm

- Dating: 7th - 9th century

- Provenance: From the Dr. Wiegand collection, Bavaria, acquired between 1960 and 2005.

- Condition: Excellent, intact. Magnificent partial iridescence with gold-violet reflections.

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Translucent light-green glass bottle with partial iridescence over the entire surface.
A conical body with a flattened and concave base at its center bearing the pontil mark. On the body, an applied decoration of an indented concentric ribbon. It is equipped with a short flared neck and a rim folded inward.

- Islamic Empire

- Dimensions: 96 x 47 x 47 mm

- Dating: 7th - 9th century

- Provenance: From the Dr. Wiegand collection, Bavaria, acquired between 1960 and 2005.

- Condition: Excellent, intact. Magnificent partial iridescence with gold-violet reflections.

Shipping: Secure and insured shipment

Obtaining export licenses issued by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the European Union may take between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.

Details

Culture
Islamic
Century/timeframe
7ème - 9ème siècle AD
Name of object
Vial
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
96 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
47 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
47 mm
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