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Amber-colored Bottle
Amber-colored Bottle
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Amber-colored Bottle

Maker Iranian
Date18th-19th century
Place of originIran, Asia
MediumGlass
Dimensions9 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (23.2 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin
Object number2003.29.5
Collections
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