Scent bottle crafted by a dried little pumpkin with the portrait of Napoleon

Scent bottle obtained by a dried little pumpkin (Corsican gourd) with a very intricated pyrographed floral decor on both sides. On the bottom the profile of a person, most likely Napoleon in his young age. The mount and the cap (with cork) are in silver, as well as the little chain and the flower nails.
Period
Early 19th century

Country

Corsica, 1810 ca

Material

material of vegetal origin

Size

3 cm d

COD.

1065

Labels

antique scent bottles

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