Facet-Cut Flask

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Facet-Cut Flask

Place of OriginLikely Iran

Date11th century

DimensionsH: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Max Diam: 1 1/8 in. (2.85 cm)

MediumBlown, wheel-cut colorless glass

ClassificationGlass

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1973.40

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DescriptionA small, vertical flask composed of thick, colorless glass featuring massive wheel-cut decoration. The vessel has a narrow, cylindrical body that rounds at the base and a tall neck that flares slightly toward the rim. The surface is carved in deep relief with a repeating pattern of stylized vegetal motifs, likely palmettes or lancet leaves, arranged in vertical registers. The cutting technique employs the "beveled" style, characterized by slanted cuts that meet at a central ridge or "spine" without a secondary ground, creating a facetted appearance that captures light. The rim exhibits faceted cutting, and the glass walls are notably thick.

Published References“Recent Important Acquisitions,” Journal of Glass Studies, vol. 19, 1977, p. 171.