Tear vial

This Delft Blue teardrop bottle model has a rich history. It is said that this bottle owes its name and shape to those distant days when sailors were often away for a very long time and women were left behind, weeping bitterly at their departure. In the days before photography and other modern means of communication, people who went on journeys still wanted to take a souvenir from home with them. Thus, the teardrop bottle was born. The long, narrow neck of the bottle was placed at the corner of the eye so that the tears could be collected. A precious little memento to take on long journeys. If someone is moved to tears, one can provide a genuine token of sympathy in this way.