Bottle
circa 1700 (made)
| Place of origin |
In South Asia and the Middle East water scented with roses was liberally strewn over guests upon arrival and before or after a meal. Most examples were made in glass, and a few in precious metal. They were used in Europe for a similar purpose probably as part of the toilette or dressing set.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, painted in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Cer, China, Qing, blue and white; Cargo |
| Physical description | Vase, porcelain, of bottle shape with bulbous collar and spout, the latter tapering to a narrow opening, on a spreading foot rim, painte din underglaze blue with flowers and lozenges. |
| Style | |
| Gallery label | Rosewater sprinkler with South Asian metalwork shapes
China, Jingdezehn, about 1700
Museum no.C.318-1918, R. CLarke Edwards Gift |
| Credit line | R. Clarke Edwards Gift |
| Summary | In South Asia and the Middle East water scented with roses was liberally strewn over guests upon arrival and before or after a meal. Most examples were made in glass, and a few in precious metal. They were used in Europe for a similar purpose probably as part of the toilette or dressing set. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.318-1918 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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