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Ovoid brass scent bottle with small raised hieroglyph, animals and symbols

Brass scent bottle of ovoid shape, the surface covered all over with small raised hieroglyph, animals and symbols. The latch top like a crown with cork slides up the suspension chain.

Period

Late 19th century

Country

France?, 1880 ca

Material

metal

Size

5 cm

COD.

Labels

Chatelaine, Late 19th century, metal

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