1871 Wood Engraving Kumkum Egyptian Mibkharah Scent Bottle Vessel Incense XGQB7 CAN2 Potted Plants

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This college was founded in 1284 AD and is the oldest college at Cambridge

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This is an original 1907 color cover for The Independent

1871 Wood Engraving Kumkum Egyptian Mibkharah Scent Bottle Vessel Incense XGQB7 CAN2 Potted PlantsThis is an original 1871 black and white in text wood engraving of a scent bottle called "Kumkum" usually made of gilt silver, brass, china or glass. The second image is the "Mibkharah", a perfuming vessel or receptacle for burning charcoal. These scent bottles were part of a common custom performed by the Egyptians, who used to sprinkle the guests with rose water or orange flower water. CONDITION This 140+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+.