Ca. 800-900 AD. A flat-bottomed glass flask with an exquisite onion-shaped lower body, which is further enhanced by the addition of intricate moulded decoration around the body. The flask's neck is hexagonal in shape, with a collar that adds a refined and elegant touch to the overall design. The moulded glass was a popular technique in early Islamic glassmaking. The process involved shaping the glass by pressing it into a mould, which was typically made from clay or plaster and then finishing the piece with additional decoration or cutting techniques.Size: L:53mm / W:40mm ; 25gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s.