Mamluk Qumqum, Medieval Islamic Glassware, Syria Or Egypt, 12th-13th Century, Archaeology

Rare and elegant small vessels in Islamic glassware, known as qumqum in Arabic, produced in Syria or Egypt between the late 12th and first half of the 13th century, the nascent Mamluk period.

These delicate flasks were intended to contain precious perfumes. They are characterized by a flattened globular body, a long, extremely narrow neck designed to limit evaporation, and two small side handles.

These delicate flasks were designed to hold precious perfumes.

The example presented here stands out for its remarkable state of preservation: it is exceptionally intact considering the great fragility of this type of medieval glassware. The surface has a beautiful patina, with slightly iridescent nuances, testifying to its age and prolonged burial.

The object presented here is in a remarkable state of preservation.

The object is presented on a bespoke plexiglass and brass base, made specifically to showcase it (base sold with the object).

Dimensions: height 7.5 cm (without base)

Very beautiful object of medieval Islamic art, both sober and refined, intended for collectors and lovers of antique Oriental glassware.

Price without shipping costs

Police Register Ref: A061

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