Perfumes, such as jewelry, has existed for over human history and the history of perfumery is as old as human records. Stories abound and artifacts associated with different substances and their use by their aroma. The culture of Mesopotamia, to date, the art of perfumery has continued to evolve. Once the odor could have been used primarily to mask the smells of poor hygiene - at least in some cultures, who considered an unhealthy habit bathroom. But clearly have been important enough to perfume bottles and rates of development and specialized containers. The variety of shapes, sizes and materials has made the collection of perfume bottles a fascinating hobby for many people - even those that are not really collectors can and have a bottle around some of great value both for its beauty and fragrance residual.
The following information about the ancient perfume bottles and rare, mainly due to the Museum of Perfume (Perfume Museum) in Barcelona, Spain. The museum has a large collection of perfume bottles and cosmetic containers until at least 5000 BC. Many of the older items are archeological treasures and the museum has a number of truly unique, one of a kind items in its collection. Here are some interesting articles and bottles of perfume delight the person who thinks or archaeological treasures is a passionate collector.
Egypt Alabastron
Dating from predynastic Egypt (5000 - 3100 BC), it is cylindrical in shape and was probably used mainly to hold the cosmetic products used to decorate and enhance the eyes and eyebrows.
Egyptian Palette
Dated between 1557 and 1501 BC, the palette is made of Jasper and Libya in the middle of a symbol representing Amenophis I, Pharaoh, Dynasty 18. Each side of the central symbol snakes, which are the Egyptian symbol of royalty, has been described.
Greek aryballos
Of the 6 century BC by Corinthian aryballos is a yellow clay-based ceramic. This is a geometric pattern of circles, which are the lines connecting the neck. Aryballos body is decorated with two owls in red and black, and a floral theme. The owls are symbolic in Athens.
Etruscan aryballos
Variation known as the spiral and a short neck, the container should be what is now central Italy. Dating from seventh to sixth century BC, is painted with circles blacks on white background.
Leather Case
A bottle of one of-a kind of perfume coming from France, leather case is the announcement of the 18th century and belonged to Marie Antoinette of France. It is a book with two glass bottles and a small funnel. Garnet color, is decorated with the coat of arms of the queen in gold. The spine is in capital letters of gold "bonus." An error in the catalog in the sense of "Christmas inscription" actually means "New Year's gift."
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The following information about the ancient perfume bottles and rare, mainly due to the Museum of Perfume (Perfume Museum) in Barcelona, Spain. The museum has a large collection of perfume bottles and cosmetic containers until at least 5000 BC. Many of the older items are archeological treasures and the museum has a number of truly unique, one of a kind items in its collection. Here are some interesting articles and bottles of perfume delight the person who thinks or archaeological treasures is a passionate collector.
Egypt Alabastron
Dating from predynastic Egypt (5000 - 3100 BC), it is cylindrical in shape and was probably used mainly to hold the cosmetic products used to decorate and enhance the eyes and eyebrows.
Egyptian Palette
Dated between 1557 and 1501 BC, the palette is made of Jasper and Libya in the middle of a symbol representing Amenophis I, Pharaoh, Dynasty 18. Each side of the central symbol snakes, which are the Egyptian symbol of royalty, has been described.
Greek aryballos
Of the 6 century BC by Corinthian aryballos is a yellow clay-based ceramic. This is a geometric pattern of circles, which are the lines connecting the neck. Aryballos body is decorated with two owls in red and black, and a floral theme. The owls are symbolic in Athens.
Etruscan aryballos
Variation known as the spiral and a short neck, the container should be what is now central Italy. Dating from seventh to sixth century BC, is painted with circles blacks on white background.
Leather Case
A bottle of one of-a kind of perfume coming from France, leather case is the announcement of the 18th century and belonged to Marie Antoinette of France. It is a book with two glass bottles and a small funnel. Garnet color, is decorated with the coat of arms of the queen in gold. The spine is in capital letters of gold "bonus." An error in the catalog in the sense of "Christmas inscription" actually means "New Year's gift."
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Lancôme is actually two bottles of perfume in one. Introduced in 1954 with the launch of Lancome Tresor perfume, a bottle of perfume in the second was the magic of the global industry leader. A second presentation of these two flavors, called Didymus, merged two very small and elegant bottles together and came in a box that looks like a binocular case.
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