Pair of scent bottles, multicolor porcelain, Spain, early 20th c.
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This pair of Spanish porcelain scent bottles, dated circa 1900-1905, reflects the classic construction of late 19th and early 20th-century craftsmanship. Each bottle features a slender neck and rounded body, topped with a metallic stopper shaped like a Spanish crown, complete with a darkened patina. The porcelain surface is smooth and glossy, while the hand-painted decorations depict pastoral scenes from rural Spain: the larger bottle shows two women in period attire amidst greenery and a soft blue sky; the smaller, a couple engaged in fieldwork under a gradient sky of blue and peach. The compositions are rendered in naturalistic, multicolored detail. The smaller bottle displays a visible crack and bears an advertising inscription for a Madrid jeweler on its base. Overall condition is good, with minor age-related marks such as the crack and some wear on the stoppers, evidencing authenticity and with no signs of restoration.These bottles carry an echo of old Spain, encapsulated in porcelain and metal. The gentle scenes of labor and rest recount the daily rhythms of a century past, when fragrances were an integral part of everyday rituals. The crown-shaped stoppers evoke an era when even the smallest functional object bore traces of courtly refinement. Warm tones, subtle light contrasts, and soft contours evoke the slow pace of rural life — as if each bottle were a miniature snapshot of Madrid at the dawn of modernity.This pair could be displayed on a classic console or marble tabletop, accompanied by other porcelain and metal keepsakes from the era, forming a small collection with a soul. They would also pair well with gilded picture frames
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Height10.5 cm
Length3.6 cm
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Length3.6 cm
Height10.5 cm
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