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Perfume bottle

Rosewater bottle of enamelled glass. Rounded body, high base-ring, very long slender neck tapering almost to a point; upper half of body has two circular medallions 3 horizontal bands between them, and outlined in dark red brown with details in blue and white, the background originally largely gilt. The pattern in conventionalized scrolls, plants, birds and dots. Irridescent.

Date
13th century
In our collection
since October the 3rd, 2017 up to now
Dimensions
10 1/4 in. (26.04 cm)
Location
G243
Medium
Blown glass with gilded and enamel decor
Price
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Composition
zinc19%
atium33%
copper29%
iron0%
cadmium19%