Description
Containers like this one were used to store precious oils. The flaring rim functioned as an applicator to spread the thick, scented oil over the skin; while the vessel itself was designed to fit comfortably in the user's hand.
Provenance
Theodore W. and Frances S. Robinson, Chicago, by 1931; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1941.
Accession Number
43350
Medium
Glass, core-formed technique
Dimensions
7.1 × 5.6 × 5.6 cm (2 3/4 × 2 1/4 × 2 1/4 in.)
Classification
container
Credit Line
Gift of Theodore W. and Frances S. Robinson