A Gold Perfume holder, Pomander
Song/Jin dynasty, 11th/12th century
Crafted from a sheet of gold, pierced and decorated in repoussé and chasing technique, the teardrop-shaped container composed of two halves with one side fitting tightly into the other, meant to hold fragrant leaves or scented material and to be suspended from either a belt or attached to a shawl.
3 3/8in (8.5cm) high