Scent flask
Category
Silver
Date
Unknown
Materials
Coloured glass, Silver, Stone
Measurements
75 mm (Length)30 mm (W)
Place of origin
India
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1340013
Summary
Indian or Persian silver scent flask, tear shaped with silver dropper and two silver oval hinged pieces which open to reveal cavities to store face powder in. The main body is of silver niello with an embossed design. Red stone or glass in stopper.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.