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scent bottle

Object NameScent Bottle and Cap

Made FromLead Glass, Enamel, Gold

Date1760-1765

Techniqueblown, enameled, gilt, stamped

SizeOverall H: 7.8 cm, W: 3.6 cm

Accession Number86.2.30

Credit LineGift of Helen Mayer in memory of her husband, John

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

England, probably London; England, probably Southern Staffordshire

Physical DescriptionTransparent dark blue lead glass; blown, enameled, gilt; stamped gold (metal). (a) Flattened shape of oval cross-section; short, cylindrical neck with cut threads on the sides (for b); ground for a stopper; rounded shoulders with gilt arrows; the sides covered with hollow-cut diamond facets; enameled Chinese figure on one side, holding a pole, with a pot hanging on one end, a dead bird on the other; gilt trees and foliage alongside; the reverse side with a colorful floral spray in enamels and gilt, with butterflies above and below; polished, flat base. (b) Cylindrical shape with dented (originally, probably domed) top; raised six-petaled flower on top; cellular pattern with oval dimples on sides; molded rim; threading inside.
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