Molten glass ball inflated on a blowpipe. This is also known as a 'gather'. 

Technique of inlay using colored and semi-precious stone used in Mughal architecture.  

Persian term for portal projecting vertically or horizontally perpendicular to the façade. 

Pierced container of perfumes. 

Solid metal rod onto which glass vessels are moved after the blowpipe. The mark left by the pontil on the base of the glass object is called the 'pontil mark'.