Perfume Jar
Perfume Jar
Perfume Jar


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Asian ➔ Perfume Jar

Identifier:
1997.37.10
Description:
Cylindrical with small top opening, carved gadrooning above upside-down elephants. Top finial unscrews to remove revealing small wand for applying perfume. Carving is highlighted with ochre paint.;Piece is good example of decorative style, craftmanship and use of materials. It will be used in collecting AZ:B is for boxes.;Purchased by donor in India.;1) Self-adhesive label on bottom MCCI.;Structurally sound and complete; top and sides tarnished.
Materials:
Ivory
Dimensions:
2.5" h 1" w 1" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Steele A. Taylor
Related Entities:
Larry Fill Estate Services (valued by) Steele A. Taylor (donor)

Steele Taylor is a New Jersey native and a World War II Navy veteran. In 1948, after earning a degree in economics from Williams College in Winston, Massachusetts, he accepted a job offer from Dohler-Jarvis in Grand Rapids. In 1960 he moved to Grand Rapids Steel and was part owner and president when he retired in 1985. He has served on many boards throughout his career, such as the Mary Free Bed Hospital, Aquinas Emeritus Center, various Hospice boards and former member and president of the Art and Museum Board. Steele and his wife Mary are consummate world travelers and their collection is a testament to their travels. Artifacts donated by Steele are exceptional resources, representing various regions of the world. He has also donated an extensive collection of pewter items to the Grand Rapids Public Museum. 


Related Place:
India