Perfume bottle
CultureCzech
Dateearly 20th century
MediumMold-blown glass
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 1/4 in. (13 × 6 × 3.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Cynthia and Stuart Katz
Object number2021.45.19
DescriptionTransparent dark grayish glass that appears black at the bottom corners when glass is thicker or at neck where glass meets the stopper. Mold-blown(?) body has tapering triangular shape with deep relief all over to look faceted, fan-like with general Art Deco feel. Short cylindrical neck with thick outsplayed rim and unpolished interior to meet stopper. Solid stopper is of same glass, but looks blacker and finial has all over facets radiating from center; short, tapering cylindrical stopper is unpolished. Stamped on base are words without rim and in outlined/bubble letters “Made in Czechoslovakia” (Made in / Czechoslovakia).
ProvenanceFaith W. Nusbaum and Sidney L. Nusbaum II, Cynthia and Stuart Katz, Chrysler Museum of Art
