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Pocket flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue glass object, titled "Pocket flask", by an unknown artist. The object is a deep blue color and has a rounded body with a narrow neck. The body of the object is bulbous and roughly spherical in shape. The surface of the object features a textured, wavy pattern that resembles the lines of a fingerprint. The background is white and gray, with the object casting a slight shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1860
Medium
Blown pattern-molded glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
418 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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