Lot 4814
Interesting Dropper Cup, Finely Iridescent. Islamic, probably Syria, c. 7th to 10th century AD. Height: 1-3/4". Blown from thick, leaf green glass, this small utensil is beaker-like with a rounded base and elongated spout on one side. The spout's tip is slightly chipped. Otherwise the glass is well preserved with colorful silver-violet to blue, green, gold and red iridescence. A choice and scarce little object. Some have termed these "baby feeders," but likely these served a function in the distillation of medicinal or chemistry concoctions in the then technologically advance world of Islam.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
|
| |
| Realized $253 |
