Shanghai Deco Perfume Bottle, C. 1920

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In the 1920s and 30s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, … more In the 1920s and 30s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeating every part of life in the bustling, vibrant city. This blue glass perfume bottle is a relic of the era and exemplifies the qualities that make Art Deco so sought after: simple lines, striking colors, and bold geometric shapes. less