VesselsPersian19th century

One of two silver perfume bottles

19th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Silver

Culture

Persian

Period

Qajar period

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

5 cm (1 15/16 in.)

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