EditorialPomander, silver, gold, Spherical body opening into six segments hinged at base about a central hexagonal pillar and held in place, when closed, by circular convex cap screwed into pillar at top; pierced finial with loose ring; at base, small ball surr...
EditorialA candle by Janie Korn representing pomanders, which were metal balls of fragrances, often worn on chains in the late Middle Ages, through the 17th century, in New York, Oct. 21 2020. (Erik Tanner/The New York Times)
EditorialPomander, Pomander of silver, on profile edge and falling open in six segments. The segments are closed with sliding covers. On the hexagonal outside an engraved decoration of tendrils and birds, birds, flowers, ornament, anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1625, ...
EditorialPomander, 17th-18th Century. Indian, Mughal. Spherical rock crystal cover with enameled silver mounts; overall: 4.5 x 3.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.).