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Figured flask

J. R. Robinson and Sons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a dark purple glass flask shaped like a pear. The flask has a short neck and a small opening at the top. The body of the flask is bulbous and pear-shaped. The flask features raised decorative designs, including swirling patterns and raised dots on both sides. The bottom of the flask has an etched signature. The background is gray and white. The object is titled "Figured flask" and attributed to "J. R. Robinson and Sons".

Artwork Details

Date
1830–35
Medium
Free-blown molded glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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