Jar

Culture: Syrian
Period: Umayyad period, 661–750
Date: 7th–8th century
Material: Glass
associated with: Syria, Asia
Classification: Containers, glassware
Collection: Islamic Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 120
Dimensions: 3 1/8 x 3 5/8 in. (7.9 x 9.2 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 98:1921

NOTES

Glass-making in the Islamic world reflects a vibrant tradition dating from ancient times. The Romans first discovered how to blow glass on a rod, while the Iranians in late antiquity specialized in molded glass with wheel-cut decoration. This small Syrian jar dating to the Umayyad period (661–750) is a good example of the continuity of Roman glass-making traditions.

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