perfume bottle
Object NamePerfume Bottle with Stopper
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1801-1900
SizeBottle H: 9.9 cm, Rim Diam (max): 4.25 cm, Foot Diam (max): 9.9 cm; Stopper W (max): 5.2 cm, L: 5.9 cm
Accession Number54.3.46 B
Credit LineBequest of Ellen D. Sharpe
Curatorial Area(s)
Friedrich Egermann developed new enamels and painting brushes to achieve the fine details seen in these hand-painted butterflies and insects. The clear, heavy, and faceted glass of this bottle, typical of this region and time, spotlights the delicate and detailed painting. What kind of perfume would insects be most attracted to?
Bohemia
Provenance
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about 1801-1900
about 1830-1850
about 1830-1850
about 1830-1850