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Functional object - Scent Bottle

  • A small lidded square brass bottle embossed with a geometric pattern.

    A01193 (Obverse)

  • A small lidded square brass bottle embossed with a geometric pattern.

    A01193 (reverse)

  • A small lidded square brass bottle embossed with a geometric pattern.

    A01193 (top)

  • A small lidded square brass bottle embossed with a geometric pattern.

    A01193 (bottom)

  • A small lidded square brass bottle embossed with a geometric pattern.

    A01193 (configuration shot 1)

  • A small lidded square brass bottle embossed with a geometric pattern.
  • A small lidded square brass bottle embossed with a geometric pattern.
  • A small lidded square brass bottle embossed with a geometric pattern.
  • A small lidded square brass bottle embossed with a geometric pattern.
  • A small lidded square brass bottle embossed with a geometric pattern.

Historical information

Scent bottles are vessels used to store perfume. Humans have used scent bottles throughout history with the oldest scent bottle dating back to 1000 BCE Egypt.

Significance

The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.

Physical description

A square brass bottle with a spheric lid featuring a geometric embossed pattern.

Inscriptions & markings

A01193

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