Description:

The glass in this piece has been carved right through to allow the smell of the perfume to filter out. There are some scented sticks inside the container although we do not know when they were put there. The chrysanthemum design symbolises autumn, happy retirement and long life (because people thought the flowers had healing properties). People would have considered the design suitable for older people.

Glass, carved
Height: 11.0 cm, diameter: 9.7 cm, neck diameter: 4.4 cm

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1770-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4680