Harvard Art Museums > 1999.306.13: Pomander Tools and Equipment Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Pomander (Unidentified Artist) , 1999.306.13,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Apr 20, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/149780. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1999.306.13 People Unidentified Artist Title Pomander Classification Tools and Equipment Work Type tool/equipment Date c. 1600-1650 Places Creation Place: Europe, Netherlands Culture Dutch Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/149780 Physical Descriptions Medium Silver Dimensions 6.35 x 3.6 cm (2 1/2 x 1 7/16 in.) Inscriptions and Marks hallmark: Engraved on underside of hexagonal foot: initials A(star)L; central post scratched on each facet with numbers 1 to 6 Provenance Recorded Ownership History David Berg, New York; his bequest to the Fogg Museum, 1999. Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of David Berg Accession Year 1999 Object Number 1999.306.13 Division European and American Art Contact am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description Elongated globe shape on hexagonal flat foot with six hinged, segmented compartments held together with screw-in rounded top; cast foliate finial with loop for hanging. Each segment chased on exterior with scrolling foliate and floral motifs (different flowers on each, including tulips, poppies etc.) and a number from 1 to 6; top also decorated with scrolling foliate motifs. Compartments open out like a flower from central hexaform post, pierced at top of each facet. Each segment has sliding grooved lid which opens to reveal hollow interior, engraved with different letters, probably to indicate its contents (B,B,m,A,m,A) Verification Level This record was created from historic documentation and may not have been reviewed by a curator; it may be inaccurate or incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of European and American Art at am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
