Early Islamic Miniature Glass Bottle Kyiv used to fasten garments—serving as

used to fasten garments—serving as a practical alternative to brooches—or as decorative hair accessories

with objects like this chest serving as enduring legacies of its sophisticated material culture

Ancient Bronzes

including llama wool

The exterior with ornamented panels below a encircled sketchy thin bands

Early Islamic Miniature Glass Bottle Kyiv used to fasten garments—serving asNishapur, 9001100 AD, North East Iran A beautifully preserved mold formed and blown glass bottle, this exquisite piece showcases the refined artistry of early Islamic glassmakers. Crafted from semi translucent, pearl hued glass, it possesses an ethereal beauty accentuated by silvery and cream colored iridescence that has gracefully developed over centuries. The bottle features a flat base with a rough pontil scar, a circular body adorned with four