Limoges porcelain egg in pink and gold with a roses decor, containing a scent bottle

Limoges porcelain egg with four little metal feet, hand-painted in pink, gold with a roses decor. It opens to reveal four tiny chains holding a clear faceted glass scent bottle with decorated metal cap.
Period
1940/ today

Country

France, 1960 ca

Material

glass, porcelain and metal

Size

3 cm

COD.

449

Labels

antique scent bottles

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