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Book flask

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Book titled "Book Flask" by United States Pottery Company. Rectangular object with a flat top and rounded edges resembling a book. The object is primarily dark brown with gold accents. The top and sides feature a marbled pattern in shades of brown, gold, and orange. Three horizontal gold bands encircle the middle section. The top surface has a small raised lip around the edge. The object appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The background is gray with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
1849
Medium:
Mottled brown earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
459 × 624 px
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