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Object Name
Bottle
Object Number
1978-24-12
Description
Polychrome faience book bottle, used as handwarmers or flasks. Shape of a book with a pour hole, stopper missing. Yellow and brown spine with "Breviere de Rablais", line decoration imitating pages. Cover with cherub, bird, tree and city in mountains and "Mon oie fait tout." Back with 2 birds, birdcage, sun and "aux cette oiseau chanterea/mon amour finira" and "Je n'y entrerai jamais"
Comment
An example of a handwarmer or flask that would have been used for traveling
Category
Tools and Equipment for Materials
Date Made
ca. 1815
Dimensions
4 1/4" long, 3 1/4" wide, 1" deep
Materials
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