Objekt 27
Silver perfume flacon with chinoiseries
Description
Scented flacons with Chinese scenes enjoyed great popularity in the 18th century and were produced in series. The HMB collection has preserved the corresponding cast lead model as well as a gilded smelling bottle with the same theme, which is also on display.
Object description
Goldsmith: Abel Handmann (1715-1788)
Basel, around 1775/85
Silver
From old private property in Basel
Inv. 1915.4.