Perfume Burner
ca. 1830 (made)
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A two-handled vase with a bunch of flowers ( perforated to emit the vapourised perfume) rising from the fixed cover; it rests on a tripod stand fitted with a spirit-lamp. Decorated with flowers and foliage in relief; the legs of the stand end in claw-feet and are united by garlands.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Copper gilt |
| Brief description | Copper-gilt perfume burner with two handles; a bunch of flowers on the cover and decorated with foliage and garlands, English, ca. 1830 |
| Physical description | A two-handled vase with a bunch of flowers ( perforated to emit the vapourised perfume) rising from the fixed cover; it rests on a tripod stand fitted with a spirit-lamp. Decorated with flowers and foliage in relief; the legs of the stand end in claw-feet and are united by garlands. |
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| Accession number | M.195-1912 |
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| Record created | January 27, 2004 |
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