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Figured flask

Louisville Glass Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teal-colored glass bottle, shaped like a pear. The bottle has a short neck and a wide body with a narrow base. The body is teardrop-shaped, wider at the bottom than the top. There are several spiral designs on the body. The top half of the body has flower-like decorations. The object was produced by Louisville Glass Works.

Artwork Details

Date
1855–73
Medium
Free-blown molded glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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