Bidspirit auction | ABBASID ANIMAL-SHAPED GLASS UNGUENTARIUM

ABBASID ANIMAL-SHAPED GLASS UNGUENTARIUM - Ca. AD 600 - 800. A glass flask in the shape of a camel. It stands on four legs and has a long neck surmounted by a round muzzle. On the back of the camel are two tall vessels adorned with glass threads. It has a short handle that connects the shoulder of the vessel to the vertical rim. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 1999.145. Size: 95mm x 90mm; Weight: 107g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Bonhams, Sale 17823, 15 April 2010, Lot 148. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.