Oval scent bottle in red-brown enamelled porcelain decorated with two classicall scenes

Flattened oval scent bottle in red-brown enamelled porcelain decorated with two classicall scenes: a couple offering a basket of flowers to the Love Altar on one side and Cupid and Psyche or Cupid and Hebe on the other one. Vermeil mount with a frieze. Hinged matching enamelled cap. Enamel partially wasted on the bottom.
Period
Late 19th century

Country

France, 1850 ca

Material

porcelain and silver or vermeil or gold

Size

8,5 cm

COD.

1235

Labels

antique scent bottles

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