A Persian Brown Glass Funnel Lipped Saddle Flask c1800

Description

Heading : A Persian brown glass funnel lipped saddle flask
Date : c1800
Origin : Persia. Iran
Colour : Brown
Neck : With string of glass around the neck and a funneled lip
Body : Flattened ovoid
Base : Flat with snapped pontil
Glass Type : Lead free
Size :    26.5cm
Condition : Large chip to rim as shown
Restoration : None
Weight :  618grams

This rocks when stood upright. It was never intended to stand. These were made to transport anything from Shiraz to pickled fruits and rosewater.