Venetian candy cane rose water bottle
Venetian candy cane rose water bottle
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A Venetian candy cane hand blown glass rose water bottle and stopper, circa 1910.
Rose water bottles are decorative vessels traditionally used to store and dispense rose water, a fragrant distillation of rose petals valued for centuries in perfumery, hospitality, and religious ceremonies.
Particularly popular in the Middle East, India, and the Ottoman Empire, these bottles were often crafted from glass, silver, brass, or ceramic and embellished with intricate engraving, enamelling, or cut decoration. Elegant long necks and delicate stoppers helped preserve the scent while allowing controlled pouring.
Antique examples range from simple utilitarian forms to highly ornate works of art, reflecting the importance of rose water in daily life and ceremonial occasions.
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