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PERFUME BOTTLE

Creator(s): Popov Porcelain Factory (Manufacturer)

On view in: Passageway to Icon Room


About this object

A porcelain scent bottle shaped like a tree trunk in front of which a young soldier in yellow jacket and blue trousers leans into the embrace a maiden dressed in a pink blouse, flowered skirt and blue hat and seated on a rock with dogs beside her. Stopper is surmounted by a yellow bird.

Object name:
PERFUME BOTTLE
Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Gorbunovo, Russia
Date made:
1800-1875
Size:
7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
25.131
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK monogram of Popov Factory, in blue, AP
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973