Pomander
1600–1800
- Medium
- spherical rock crystal cover with enameled silver mounts
- Dimensions
- Overall: 4.5 x 3.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
- Genre
- Rock crystal
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
Mughal India
About
This tiny pear-shaped vial worn tied to a sash would have held scented water or oil. The lid opens to reveal a perforated sprinkler decorated with fine filigree and colorful enamel. A popular scent was attar of roses, made from the essential oil of rose petals.