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scent bottle

Object NameScent Bottle with Stopper

Made FromLead Glass, Enamel, Metal

Date1760-1765

TechniqueBlown, cut, enameled, gilt, stamped

SizeOverall H: 4.7 cm, W: 1.7 cm

Accession Number86.2.28

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 green lead glass; blown, cut, enameled, gilt; stamped metal mount. (a) Flat-sided shape of square cross-section; short neck with molded gilt metal collar, tapered inside for a stopper (b); rounded shoulders with gilt arrowhead decoration; flat sides decorated in colorful enamels and gilding with (on one panel), an exotic bird with flowering tree and plant, on another, a house with trees, and two butterflies overhead, and on two sides, floral sprays; the corners and bottom edge beveled; polished, flat base. (b) Tapered, ground shank; polished flat, rounded stopper, originally with gilt arrowhead decoration.
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