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A columnar scene bottle around the body of which are entwined two figures modelled in high relief, with an ormolu bottle stopper in the form of a dove, fixed with a chain, the figures are of a man and woman embracing around a tree trunk garlanded with flowers.
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A columnar scent bottle around the body of which are entwined two figures modelled in high relief; on the concave base is inscribed 'Pencez a moy'; the ormolu bottle stopper is in the form of a dove, fixed with a chain. The figures are of a man and woman ('The Lovers') embracing around a tree trunk garlanded with flowers. The man is bearded and wears a red cap and black mask, a yellow coat, red cloak and green trousers. The woman wears a red cap and a white dress decorated with tiny blue flowers over which is a red bodice and blue cloak. The central column form of the bottle is dark grey with bands of flowers around the top and bottom. The base is decorated with a gilt floral sprig.
Technique: enamelling
Technique: modelling (forming)
Technique: hand-painting
Material: enamel
Material: metal (gilt)
scent bottle made in South Staffordshire, England, Britain, Europe, (1958.414). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.11809 | Go to resource |
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