Opaque glass molar flask
The function of molar flasks - so called for their supposed resemblance to pulled teeth - is still unclear. Scholars have suggested that such small containers may have been used for cosmetic purposes to contain kohl (eye cosmetic) or perfumes.
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Title
Opaque glass molar flask
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Associated place
Afghanistan (possible) (possible find spot)Europe (possible; eastern Mediterranean) (place of creation)Iran (possible) (possible place of creation) -
Date
9th - 11th century (AD 801 - 1100) -
Material and technique
glass, with cut decoration
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Object type
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Dimensions
5.7 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm (height x width x depth) -
No. of items
1
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Credit line
Presented, 1985.
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Museum location
Museum department
Eastern Art
Accession no.
EA1985.21
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