flask

Object NamePerfume Flask with Cap

Makerprobably James Giles Workshop

Made FromLead Glass, Gold

Date1765-1775

TechniqueBlown, cut, gilt

SizeOverall H: 3.4 cm, W: 1.7 cm

Accession Number86.2.34 A

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

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

England, London

Physical DescriptionTransparent dark blue lead glass; blown, cut, gilt. (a) Oval shape with straight sides; short, cylindrical neck with cut threading on the outside (for b), ground for a stopper inside (missing); rounded shoulders with gilt rays; the sides with panels decorated with a gilt pagoda on one side, an exotic bird on the other; framed by gilt linked half ovals; vertical bands of gilt ovals and dots and sinusoidal lines on the sides; polished, flat base. (b) Cylindrical shape with domed top and molded rim; engraved bands of ovals; engraved stylized flower on top; threading inside.
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