1871 Wood Engraving Kumkum Egyptian Mibkharah Scent Bottle Vessel Incense XGQB7 CAN2 This college was founded in

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

This is an original 1898 halftone print of the 1872 volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius as seen from Naples

Lazio region

published by Fratelli Treves of Milan in 1885

This is an original 1921 duotone print ad for Munsingwear Union Suits from The Munsingwear Corporation

1871 Wood Engraving Kumkum Egyptian Mibkharah Scent Bottle Vessel Incense XGQB7 CAN2 This college was founded inThis 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+.