Filigree metal vinagrette shaped as a curved dagger

Filigree metal vinagrette shaped as a curved dagger, decorated with the symbols of the Turkish flag, crescent and star, and with glass paste stones. Th inged cap, made like a turban, opens to reveal a glass stopper to seal a tiny curved glass bottle. Suspension chain and finger ring. No marks. This type of object was made for the Ottoman Empire market.
Period
Late 19th century

Country

Ottoman Empire, 1890 ca

Material

metal and hardstone

Size

7 cm

COD.

91

Labels

antique scent bottles

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