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On display at V&A South Kensington
Glass, Room 131

Cruet Bottle

1780-1800 (made)
Place of origin

Cruet bottle for cayenne.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Blue glass, gilt
Brief description
Cruet bottle, glass, England (probably Bristol), ca. 1790
Physical description
Cruet bottle for cayenne.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.8cm
  • Maximum width: 4.4cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed 'KYAN' (gilt) (Decoration)
Gallery label
'Kyan' means cayenne
Credit line
Given by C. B. Farmer, Esq.
Other number
9139 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
118-1907

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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