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Scent Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Scent Bottle by artist René Lalique: A glass bottle with a narrow neck and a bulbous body, featuring a color gradient transitioning from purple at the top to black at the bottom; the outer surface has a textured, bubbled appearance with small bumps; an etched design resembling a flower or foliage is visible on the lower half.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1860
Medium:
Blown pattern-molded glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
412 × 625 px
Museum record:
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