Triangular prism-like silver perfume bottle; stopper is missing. Long cylindrical neck extends from top, with a protruding lip; two curved handles, with looped ends, extend from either side of bottle. Bottle has a triangular top, flat back, and its front two sides curve outward at centre; bottom of bottle rounds to a point. Front two sides have curvilinear and vine-like motifs incised across surface; background covered with dots. Two raised circles in middle of designs, filled with a red mineral(?). Back of perfume bottle has three connected concentric circles, and a large floral motif incised in the middle. All sides of bottle have plain borders around edges. Large ring attached to left handle; additional loop clasp on left shoulder of perfume bottle.

• Narrative

  The donor's parents lived in Saudi Arabia from 1982-1992, while her father was working there. The items (3553/1-4) are thought to have been purchased at one of the local markets, possibly in the old town of Yanbu, as they were living in the new town of Yanbu at the time; or possibly in Riyadh.

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• Type of Item bottle
• Culture Bedouin
• Material silver alloy metal, mineral
• Measurements height 11.2 cm, width 5.8 cm, depth 2.7 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Louise Reid
• Received from Louise Reid

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• Made in Saudi Arabia

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• Collection Date between 1982 and 1992
• Ownership Date before March 31, 2022
• Acquisition Date on March 31, 2022

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3553/0004