Perfume Sprinkler (qumqum)

Culture: Syrian
Date: late 12th–13th century
Material: Blown glass
made in: Syria, Asia
Classification: Containers, glassware
Collection: Islamic Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 6 5/16 x 4 3/16 in. (16 x 10.6 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 103:1921

- 1921
Persian Antique Gallery [Reiza Khan Monif (1850 or 1851–1923) and Hassan Khan Monif (1888–1968)], New York, NY [1]

1921 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Persian Antique Gallery [2]

Notes:
[1] Invoice from Persian Antique Gallery dated August 5, 1921. 103:1921 is item no. 39 in the invoice, and it was part of the "Collection of Roman, Phoenician, Egyptian, and Arabic Glass" [SLAM document files].

[2] Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, July 8, 1921.

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