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Pocket flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pocket flask by René Lalique is a rounded flask made of clear glass with a short neck and stopper. The body features an intricate texture resembling scales or leaves, creating a textured surface. The base of the flask appears slightly darker due to the glass thickness. A pattern of raised, wavy lines covers the entire surface. The flask sits on a flat surface against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–40
Medium
Blown pattern-molded glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
460 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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