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PERFUME BOTTLE

Creator(s): Unknown (Manufacturer)

On view in: Russian Porcelain Room


About this object

Body is very elaborate with a spreading foot, a rope like band, then a many sided bulging section narrowing at the neck which widens at the top. decoration in silver, consists of scrolls, swags, garlands and a gilt band at top. Base is also cut with a diamond pattern. Stopper resembles an inside out umbrella and is decorated with scrolls in silver and a gilt band. Uranium glass.

Object name:
PERFUME BOTTLE
Made from:
Glass
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
mid 19th Century
Size:
22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
23.85.1-2
Class:
GLASS
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973