Clear glass scent bottle in a baroque shape, enclosed in an intricate vermeil cage: a thin and elaborate metal embroidery that almost completely covers the bottle. On the neck and shoulders the open work becomes thicker. The back depicts a richly dressed woman with long hair holding a chalice. She likely represents Mary Magdalene carrying a container of perfume or the Holy Grail. The matching screw cap is even more precious because it adds a three-dimensional touch.
Period
17th century
Spain, 1650 ca
glass and silver or vermeil or gold
9,5 cm
COD.
1236