Rosewater Sprinkler

Creator Name

Unknown

Cultural Context

Islamic

Date

Creation: 18th century, 19th century

Source

Metropolitan Museum of Art

About the Work

Metropolitan Museum of Art Object Description

Bottle

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Title

Rosewater Sprinkler

Creator

Unknown (link to bio)

Worktype

Glassware; Bottle

Glass

Cultural Context

Islamic

Material

Glass; blown

Dimensions

H. 7 3/16 in. (18.2 cm) Max. Diam. in. 2 13/16in. (7.2 cm);
height: 18.2centimetre

Technique

Glass working; Glassblowing; Marbling

Language

Date

Creation: 18th century, 19th century

late 18th–19th century

Provenance

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891

Style Period

Rights

Public Domain

Inscription

Location

Beykoz, Istanbul, Turkey

Source

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Subjects

Descriptive Topic: Vessel, Container, Perfume bottle

Topic

Curationist Contributors

Jessica Gengler

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All Works in Curationist’s archives can be reproduced and used freely. How to attribute this Work:

Unknown, Rosewater Sprinkler, late 18th–19th century. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Originating in Persia, rosewater sprinklers were used to refresh houseguests upon arrival or after a meal. Public Domain.

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