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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Jewellery, Rooms 91, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

Scent Bottle

1785-1790 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Scent bottle of cut steel and blue jasper ware with white reliefs, made in England 1785-90 (the cap a later addition). Decorataed with a profile portrait of George, Prince of Wales (later George IV, 1820-1830). Reverse: the Prince of Wales's feathers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Screw Top
  • Stopper
  • Flask
Materials and techniques
Cut steel set with a jasper medallion
Brief description
Scent bottle of cut steel and blue jasper ware with white reliefs, made in England 1785-90
Physical description
Scent bottle of cut steel and blue jasper ware with white reliefs, made in England 1785-90 (the cap a later addition). Decorataed with a profile portrait of George, Prince of Wales (later George IV, 1820-1830). Reverse: the Prince of Wales's feathers.
Dimensions
  • Height: 18cm
  • Width: 9cm
  • Depth: 2.2cm
Credit line
Pfungst Reavil Bequest
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.23:1 to 4-1969

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Record createdJuly 28, 2005
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