Ca. 600-700 AD. A magnificent glass flask featuring a pear-shaped body adorned with applied glass medallions that add a remarkable depth and dimensionality to its already elegant design. It sits gracefully on a round, a concave base that highlights its perfectly balanced proportions and allows the viewer to appreciate the intricate details of its form. The flask's short neck leads to a small opening with a slightly everted rim. The medallions, crafted from applied glass, are meticulously detailed and add a sense of richness and texture to the piece that is truly awe-inspiring. Islamic glassmakers were renowned for their innovation and creativity, and their mastery of a wide range of techniques helped to establish the region as a center of excellence in the field of glass production. The flask with applied glass medallions is a prime example of the ingenuity and skill that characterized Islamic glassmaking during this period and serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the art form. For a similar, see Christie's Live Auction 4914, Islamic & Indian Workd of Art & Textiles, 27 April 2012, Lot 744.Size: L:73mm / W:60mm ; 60gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.