Blown Glass Lidded Jar with Trailed Decoration
Date19th century
PeriodQajar
MediumColored glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 in. (15.9cm)
Other (a): 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (9.9 x 8.3cm)
Other (b): 3 x 3 1/2 in. (7.6 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGlass
Object number47.76a-b
DescriptionThis blown glass jar is embellished by vertical ribs twisting along its surface and lid. Known as “trailed decoration,” this detail is created by the craftsman trailing glass thread along the surface of the vessel. This simple, lidded jar was produced in Iran in the 19th century during the rule of the Qajar dynasty. Glass from this period is characteristically monochromatic with simple, graceful designs.On View
On viewCollections
18th - 19th century
7th - 8th century
3rd-4th century
19th century
18th - 19th century
18th - 19th century
