

Brown and gold ceramic book-shaped flask with a marbled appearance. The object is standing upright on its spine, positioned at an angle. The cover has a glossy finish and exhibits a mix of brown, gold, and black colors. Three raised bands encircle the spine, with illegible text on the middle band. A small handle is visible on top. The background is a plain gray color, with a shadow cast to the right. The overall appearance resembles a bound book.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1849–58
- Medium
- Mottled brown earthenware
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 460 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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