1871 Wood Engraving Kumkum Egyptian Mibkharah Scent Bottle Vessel Incense XGQB7 XEE8 YMMA3A4C67

YMMA3A4C67

25 x 23 cm

This is an original 1963 color with metallic ink print of Etimasija Ili Prestol Ugotovannyj

in Harvard Square

The House in Good Taste: Rooms in the New American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

1871 Wood Engraving Kumkum Egyptian Mibkharah Scent Bottle Vessel Incense XGQB7 XEE8 YMMA3A4C67This is an original 1871 black and white in text wood engraving of a scent bottle called "Kumkum" usually made of gilt silver, brass, china or glass. The second image is the "Mibkharah", a perfuming vessel or receptacle for burning charcoal. These scent bottles were part of a common custom performed by the Egyptians, who used to sprinkle the guests with rose water or orange flower water. CONDITION This 140+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+.