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Scent bottle

Scent bottle
 (late 19th century)

Medium
onyx, silver, copper
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Helen Calcutt, 1972
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
onyx, silver, copper
Measurements
5.6 cm (height) 2.8 cm (width)
Accession Number
D34-1972
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Helen Calcutt, 1972
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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