Bottle
10th century or later (made)
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Bottle of earthenware with embossed and stamped decoration. Hand-grenade shape. On the shoulder are three knobs with impressed triangular ornaments alternating with interlaced strapwork in relief. The lower part is hexagonal and impressed with star-shaped devices.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, embossed, stamped and impressed |
| Brief description | Bottle of earthenware with embossed and stamped decoration, found at El-Fostat, 10th century or later. |
| Physical description | Bottle of earthenware with embossed and stamped decoration. Hand-grenade shape. On the shoulder are three knobs with impressed triangular ornaments alternating with interlaced strapwork in relief. The lower part is hexagonal and impressed with star-shaped devices. |
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| Gallery label | OBJECTS VARIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS FIRE-GRENADES, SPRINKLERS OR WINE-BOTTLES.
10th century and later.
619/1-5-1878, 1750-1898, 2247, C.1463-1921.
From Fostat (Old Cairo).
Given by Mr. G. D. Hornblower.(Used until 1999) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr G.D. Hornblower |
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| Accession number | C.1463-1921 |
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| Record created | July 29, 2005 |
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