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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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