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Cassolette (perfume Burner Or Essence Vessel) (France), ca. 1785–90
This is a Cassolette (perfume burner or essence vessel). It is dated ca. 1785–90 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is marble, gilt bronze. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
Cassolette (perfume burner or essence vessel)
France, c. 1785-90
Marble, gilt bronze
Gift of Anonymous Donor, 1957-100-18-a,b
This object was
donated by
Anonymous.
It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- Tall Green Bloom Urn Urn
- nylon.
- Museum purchase through gift of Elizabeth and Lee Ainslie and from General....
- 2013-53-1
- Box
- white marble, coral, rose-cut diamonds, black and red enamel, onyx.
- Lent by Private Collection.
- 13.2016.73
Its dimensions are
H x W x D: 22.5 x 11 x 11 cm (8 7/8 x 4 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Cite this object as
Cassolette (perfume Burner Or Essence Vessel) (France), ca. 1785–90; marble, gilt bronze; H x W x D: 22.5 x 11 x 11 cm (8 7/8 x 4 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1957-100-18-a,b
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Excavating Design: 18th-century Drawings and Prints from the Permanent Collection.
