In Ancient Egypt, perfume was a form of art. Precious oils, extracted from exotic plants were kept in luxurious jars, such as those found in some Pharaohs' tombs. Cleopatra herself excelled in this art, welcoming Mark Antony on his return in a bedroom full of rose petals.

Capture this heady ambiance with the perfume of your choice. A fine gilded dish, guarded by eagles, finishes this candle holder. It is covered with 24 carat gold, and decorated with colours of enamel jewellery of this distant past.