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Perfume Flask

9th century (made)
Place of origin

Miniature glass bottle , pale green, mould blown, 1 foot chipped.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
cut glass
Brief description
Perfume flask, Egypt, 800-899
Physical description
Miniature glass bottle , pale green, mould blown, 1 foot chipped.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.0cm
  • Greatest width width: 2.5cm
Styles
Gallery label
Miniature bottle or flask, probably used for cosmetics or perfume.
Other number
8255 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.284-1937

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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