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Perfume Sprinkler

18th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 464
Perfume sprinklers such as these were filled with rosewater and sprinkled to scent a space during festive occasions. The lotus and other flowers in colorful enamel decoration reference the sweet smells found inside this elaborate bottle.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Perfume Sprinkler
  • Date: 18th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Northern India
  • Medium: Glass, colorless; mold blown, enameled and gilded
  • Dimensions: H. 5 1/2 in. (14.0 cm)
    Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.194.1
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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