Perfume bottle

Workshop of Paul Preuning German

second half 16th century

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Title: Perfume bottle
Maker: Workshop of Paul Preuning (German, active 1540–1550)
Date: second half 16th century
Culture: German, Nuremberg or Austrian
Medium: Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware) with yellow metal mounts
Dimensions: Overall (with mounts): 7 1/2 × 4 1/8 × 3 7/8 in. (19.1 × 10.5 × 9.8 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
Credit Line: Gift of Julia A. Berwind, 1953
Object Number: 53.225.116
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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