Ca. 800-900 AD. A cut glass flask boasting a flawless form that sits elegantly on a flat base, which serves to accentuate its stunning contours and delicate craftsmanship. The lower body of the flask is adorned with intricate cut designs that lend the piece a sense of graceful sophistication and refined elegance. The skillful use of precision-cutting techniques results in an interplay of light and shadow that creates a mesmerizing visual effect, capturing the attention of the viewer and drawing them deeper into the flask's intricate patterns and textures. The flask's neck is funnel-shaped, with cut walls that taper gently towards the lip. This graceful design feature serves to emphasize the flask's refined aesthetic and adds an additional layer of complexity to its already stunning design. The Islamic world has a rich history of glassmaking, with early examples dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries. During this period, Islamic glassmakers developed a wide range of innovative techniques, including the use of enameling, gilding, and cutting, that helped to establish the region as a center of excellence in the field of glass production.Size: L:83mm / W:55mm ; 130gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.