Antique 18th Century Islamic Persian Zand Dynasty Glass Saddle Flask

Antique 18th-century Islamic Persian Zand dynasty glass saddle flask from Shiraz. Hand-blown from green emerald-colored glass. The flattened ovoid-shaped body rises to the neck with a flaring mouth, accented by trailed spiral decorations. It has a very high kick base and a large snapped pontil.
Thick glass bottles like this one were used to transport liquids such as wine or water over distances. Their thick body made them sturdy and virtually unbreakable.
A unique feature of these bottles is that they were not designed to stand on a surface. Instead, their flattened shape conforms to the side of an animal. They were packed in saddle bags and carried on the backs of animals such as horses, camels, or donkeys.
 
REFERENCES: For related flasks in the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, please see the links below.
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/82...
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/82...
 
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 26 cm (10.24 inches).
Width: 20 cm (7.87 inches).
Weight: 1.381 kg (3.04 lb.)
 
CONDITION: In good condition, with no cracks, chips, or repairs. Some wear is evident, reflecting its age of over 200 years.