Ca. 11th-12th century AD. A bronze rosewater sprinkler bottle. Its flat base provides a stable foundation for its bell-shaped lower body, adorned with ribbed features and exquisite benedictory inscriptions running along every other two vertical ribs. The funnel-shaped neck of the sprinkler is crowned by a ridge at the lower section, adding to the bottle's elegance and sophistication. In the medieval Islamic world, rosewater held a significant cultural and symbolic value and was used for various purposes, from perfuming clothes and hair to flavoring food and drinks. Rosewater was also employed for religious rituals and ceremonies, as well as for its medicinal properties. Rosewater sprinklers, such as this remarkable piece, were used to dispense rosewater during festivities and social events, enhancing the atmosphere and creating an aromatic ambiance. Cf. Christie's Live Auction 5169, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, 26 April 2012, Lot 84.Size: L:150mm / W:100mm ; 505gProvenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.