Description
This tiny pear-shaped vial worn tied to a sash would have held scented water or oil. The lid opens to reveal a perforated sprinkler decorated with fine filigree and colorful enamel. A popular scent was attar of roses, made from the essential oil of rose petals.
Provenance
(J. J. Klejman, New York, NY, sold to Severance and Greta Millikin) (?-1973); Severance A. [1895-1985] and Greta [Marguerite Steckerl] Millikin [1903-1989], Cleveland, OH, bequest to the Cleveland Museum of Art (1973-1989); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1989-)
Accession Number
1989.349
Medium
spherical rock crystal cover with enameled silver mounts
Dimensions
Overall: 4.5 x 3.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Classification
Rock crystal
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin
