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Pocket flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows six glass bottles by artist Lino Tagliapietra. Six glass bottles are arranged in a horizontal row. The bottles are various sizes and shapes. The bottles are colored in shades of amber, brown, and yellow. The bottles have a textured surface. The background is white with a gradient that gets darker at the top. The bottles have narrow necks and bulbous bodies. The bottles are teardrop-shaped, oval, or spherical. Some bottles have a smooth transition between the body and neck. The bottles have no visible labels or markings. The image is well-lit, with shadows cast by the bottles. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1860
Medium:
Blown pattern-molded glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 395 px
Museum record:
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