Scent-jar in closed pomander form, in silver with chased floral ornaments. It opens in four parts: the bottom contains a sponge that was soaked in essence; the lid of the container has small holes; the tiny compartment under the ring retains traces of white powder (possibly poison or medicine).
Period
17th century
Germany, 1650 ca
silver or vermeil or gold
4 cm
COD.
220
Meninghaus-Habrch AROMATA, ARNOLDSCHE Art Publishers 1998 – fig. 9 pag 55Deutsches Medizinhistorisches Museum in Ingolstadt