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Pocket flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Six glass bottles in various shades of brown and amber. The bottles are teardrop-shaped. The bottle on the far left is a dark amber color. The second bottle from the left is yellowish-green. The third bottle is a dark amber color with lighter amber dots. The fourth bottle is a large, dark amber color with lighter amber dots at the bottom. The fifth bottle is dark brown. The sixth bottle is a light amber color. All bottles have narrow necks. The background is white with a dark vignette effect at the top. The image appears to be titled "Pocket flask" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1860
Medium
Blown pattern-molded glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 395 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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