Iron and brass perfume bottle

Iron and brass perfume bottle

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Iron and brass perfume bottle, squat bulbous body, oval in cross-section, cylindrical neck, painted base, with screw cap, and chain for suspension, set with stones and decorated with brass in relief possibly depicting Averroes a philosopher, possibly 17th century

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642298
Materials:
iron, brass and mineral
Measurements:
height 98 mm
width 58 mm
depth 20 mm
type:
perfume bottle