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Perfume Bottle

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Glass perfume bottle (height 19cm, width 1.5cm), painted with fruit and flowers in enamel colours and gilded ribbons. Still full of perfume, sealed with original wax, and stopper attached.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Glass, painted in enamel colours and gilt. Discoloured ribbon, wax cork and perfume elements
Brief description
Glass perfume bottle, with original stopper, wax seal and perfume, Bohemia, 19th century
Physical description
Glass perfume bottle (height 19cm, width 1.5cm), painted with fruit and flowers in enamel colours and gilded ribbons. Still full of perfume, sealed with original wax, and stopper attached.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19cm
  • Width: 1.5cm
Credit line
Given by J. Massey Stewart
Collection
Accession number
C.10-2003

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Record createdJune 18, 2003
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