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Tibet

Scent bottle with image of H.M. The Queen bottle: early-nineteenth century

Glass, metal, hardstones | RCIN 94551

Description

Nineteenth century glass scent bottle, with later image of H.M. The Queen in Coronation robes, and Chinese characters. White metal stopper decorated with semi-precious stones and perfume applicator inside lid. Presented in wooden box with sliding lid; with wooden stand.

The stopper may be Tibetan.

Provenance

Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by Mr. Henry Fok, White Swan Hotel, Guangdong Province, during her State Visit to China, 1986
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Tibet
(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Glass, metal, hardstones

glass (material), metal, hardstone
Groupings
Category
Glass and Enamels
Object type(s)
containers
containers for grooming & hygiene
perfume bottles
scent bottles
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
China

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