If you guessed it was a rosewater sprinkler then you are correct. Back in pre-industrial eras rosewater was an expensive and lavish substance which was used not only for cooking and skin care, but as a perfume. Sprinklers like these, also known as almorratxa in Spain (and by many other names around the world) could have been used for a variety of purposes including religious ceremonies.

Mystery Item #2

This next item looks like something medical and it is, but probably not what you’re thinking. This tool dates from around the 16th century, long before many of the most important medical discoveries were made.

Via/ Wiki Commons

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