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Ancient Near East, Iran, Nishapur, ca. 10th century CE. A beautiful bottle that is free-blown from nearly opaque glass of a soft honey-yellow hue. The vessel is defined by a slightly concave base with a rough pontil scar, a tall body with a rounded shoulder, and a tapered neck with a flared, in-folded rim. The exterior of the neck is decorated with engraved repeating chevrons within horizontal borders, and the body exhibits a pair of abstract zoomorphic creatures between a pair of broad, zigzagging columns. Size: 3.6" W x 6.2" H (9.1 cm x 15.7 cm).Medieval Nishapur was one of the great centers of Islamic culture which experienced its pinnacle of prosperity and cultural achievement in the tenth century under the Samanids through the eleventh century under the Turkish Seljuks. A series of violent earthquakes during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries caused substantial damage to city, and the unrelenting Mongol army completed the destruction of Nishapur. During its height, however, glass from Nishapur was known throughout the ancient world with examples being found as far afield as Venice, Italy and Japan. Provenance: ex-private New York, USA collection; ex-Christie’s, London (April 1989) All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #151619