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Figured flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figured flask by Metmuseum. The flask is made of transparent glass with a light blue-green tint. The body of the flask is rounded and flat, with a short neck. There are horizontal and vertical lines etched into the glass on the front, along with a design resembling a house or building. The etched lines are more concentrated at the top. The edges of the flask have a decorative pattern. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Blown-molded glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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