perfume bottle
Object NamePair of Perfume Bottles
Artist
Workshop of Friedrich Egermann
(Bohemian, 1777-1864)
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1801-1900
Techniquefree-blown, cut, enameled, gilded
SizeSee Individual Records
Accession Number54.3.46
Credit LineBequest of Ellen D. Sharpe
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Czechoslovak & Italian Glass
Interpretive NotesFriedrich 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 these bottles, typical of this region and time, spotlights the delicate and detailed painting. What kind of perfume would insects be most attracted to?
Czechia (Czech Republic), Nový Bor
Provenance
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about 1801-1900
about 1801-1900
about 1830-1850
about 1830-1850
about 1830-1850