ABBASID BRONZE PERFUME BOTTLE

Ca. 9th century AD
A bronze bottle features an apple-shaped body adorned with a series of vertical panels, each intricately incised with elaborate arabesque designs and calligraphic inscriptions. These ornate decorative elements contribute to the overall aesthetic richness and cultural significance of the bottle. Resting on a tall and flaring foot, delicately engraved with a circumferential pattern, the vessel exhibits a sense of elegance and stability. The neck of the flask gracefully extends from the body, leading to a tubular mouth. The mouth is adorned with a decorative horizontal register of protruding knobs, adding both visual appeal and functional elements to the bottle.
Size: L:130mm / W:85mm ; 370g
Provenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.
Estimate: GBP 400 - 600