Silver gilt pomander oval body

Silver gilt pomander oval body, which opens out into 6 segments

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Silver gilt pomander oval body, which opens out into 6 segments
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Silver gilt pomander oval body, which opens out into 6 segments, each segment forms a separate compartment for perfume, with foot, screw cap with loop for suspension, 3 engraved landscapes on body, Dutch, possibly 17th century

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Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642076
Materials:
silver and gold
Measurements:
height 36 mm
diameter 22 mm
type:
pomander
credit:
Pinna