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Communion Flagon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white and clear glass communion flagon by artist "Communion Flagon". The flagon has a white body and a clear handle, base and lip. The handle is attached to the left side and is curved. The base is circular. The body of the flagon is bulbous with a wide mouth and a curved lip. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The flagon casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–70
Medium:
Cased free-blown colorless and opaque white glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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