Perfume Holder

1999.13.0006A

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Perfume Holder (1999.13.0006A)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Personal Artifacts : Toilet Articles : Hygiene Artifacts
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Asia, East : China
Period/Date	Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century
Culture	Chinese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height)	16.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	4.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	4.1 cm
Weight	46 g
Measuring Remarks	None
Materials	Plant--Bamboo, Pigment--Stain
Manufacturing Processes	Carved, Staining, Piercing, Incising
Munsell Color Information	Strong Brown (2.5YR 3/6) -Horseman. Dark Reddish Brown (2.5YR 2/4) -Houses. Strong Brown (2.5YR 3/8) -Bamboo stalk.

Research Remarks

Published Description	N/A
Description	"A Chinese carved bamboo perfume holder, Qing Dynasty (18th century), well carved and pierced with designs of warrior on horseback in a landscape. Bamboo (Babmusa arundinacea) is the most difficult wood to carve, and it represents longevity because it flourishes throughout the winter, In ancient China bamboo tablets were used instead of books. It is highly prized." - Bernie McManus, Appraiser, Woodbury House, Connecticut, 10/23/1999
Comparanda	N/A
Bibliography	N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data	N/A
Credit Line/Dedication	Fred A. Freund Collection
Reproduction	No
Reproduction Information	N/A

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