Powder Flask

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object depicted here, titled "Powder Flask" by an unknown artist, features a curved, tapered form in a light brown material with darker brown accents. The object has a foot-like base, widening at the bottom and tapering towards the top. A hat-like component crowns the top. The surface features intricate carvings throughout. A brick wall pattern encircles the object in the middle, with scenes of figures carved into the surface. Two metal bands encircle the object, one near the top and one near the bottom. The background is dark grey.