New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Perfume Flask And Stopper

CultureFrench

MediumMold blown glass | Metal | Wood

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Base: 1 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. (2.9 x 7 cm)

InscribedStamped on bottom: "Made in France" and on top gold color metal fixture: "COTY-PARIS".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6380

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DescriptionPerfume flask and stopper. FLASK: Molded flask shape with a bulge at each end. Sloping to a small top. Black, and cased with irregular minute aventurine. Gold color. Metal band around neck. STOPPER: Black glass plug with a wooden mushroom-like top.