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Antique Islamic "Tear Catcher" Vase Bottle Sprinkler, In Cobalt Blue Glass, Handblown, 1870`s Ca, Persian
London, United Kingdom
£315 per item
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Item details
Height
30.0 cm
Width
9.5 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
Antique Islamic "tear catcher" vase bottle sprinkler, in cobalt blue glass, handblown, 1870`s ca, Persian.
This antique item has been gently cleaned while respecting the aged patina. It is ready to use.
Presented here is an antique 19th Century circa handblown glass vase/bottle/perfume sprinkler or rosewater dispenser, widely romantically known in history as a "Tear Catcher" or "Ashkdan" in Persian.
The tear bottle in mourning tradition has endured for many years. Tear bottles, or lachrymatory, were common in ancient Egypt and Roman times, reappearing again in Victorian times during the 19th Century.
This antique one was probably produced in Iran in the 19th Century, when glass production was revived around the 1870`s.
Handblown in a transparent cobalt blue colour, is almost plain with very subtle tiny bubbles. The neck elongates and curves leading to a tear drop eye shaped top. The pontil mark, proving it was handblown, is present & very noticeable at the bottom.
This vase is quite rare with the bulbous base divided into five sections, instead of being a round and plain base, like in most found examples.
The neck elongates and curves leading to a tear drop eye shaped top with a double decorative trim. According to ancient tradition is here where the eye was supported to drop the tears. Most likely in practical real life, this shape helped direct the product (like perfume) when sprinkling.
This antique piece is in very good condition for its age, with no chips or cracks. Minor superficial marks & rubbing at bottom as expected in line with age & wear.
Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. For safe transport the vase would be wrapped in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. It would easily fit into a box with loose fill packing nuts, safe for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).
MAIN DELIVERY CHARGES:
UK Mainland: £ Free
European Union: £ 65
United States/Canada: £ 70
Australia: £ 85
Japan: £ 85
Rest of the World please enquire.
ISLAMIC ANTIQUE GLASS TEAR CATCHER MYTHS/HISTORY
The tear bottle in mourning tradition has endured for many years. Tear bottles, or lachrymatory, were common in ancient Egypt, Persia and Roman times.
According to these old traditions, tear-catchers are believed to have been given to new brides whose husbands were away at war for long periods in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The brides would capture their tears inside the vase and on their husband’s return, would measure the amount of tears shed as an expression of their love for their partner.
Most recently, in a more pragmatic & practical way, it is believed that they were used just as vessels to sprinkle rosewater, in order to perfume a room.
Condition report:
This antique piece is in very good condition for its age, with no chips or cracks. Minor superficial marks & rubbing at bottom as expected in line with age & wear.
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Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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