Cassolette

/ˌkæsəˈlɛt/ noun

Definition

A small ornamental container or vase, often used for holding perfume, potpourri, or aromatic substances, popular in 18th-century Europe.

Etymology

From French cassolette, a diminutive of cassole (a vessel). The French word combines case/container terminology with the -ette diminutive suffix.

Kelly Says

Cassolettes were luxury items for wealthy 18th-century homes—small porcelain vessels that held expensive perfumes and served as decorative status symbols before modern air fresheners existed.

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