Publication Date
Third-fourth century AH / ninth-tenth century AD
Publication Place
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Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
SM 1996 – 79
Record ID
object;EPM;ua;Mus21;35;ar
Library Location
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Date
Third-fourth century AH / ninth-tenth century AD
Notes
The name of this small crushed glass container is related to its shape, which resembles a molar with its four peg-shaped feet. Since these bottles originally had a stopper, they were most likely used to store and deliver perfumes, oils, and essences used in expensive cosmetics. Wealthy consumers used to have bottles designed in the same shape, made of ivory, metal, or rock crystal (quartz).
Sample Text
“Glass molar bottle” within Discover the collections of Islamic art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;ua;Mus21;35;ar
