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Pocket flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a purple glass pocket flask by artist Dale Chihuly. The flask has a bulbous body with vertical ribbing; small bubbles are visible within the glass. The flask tapers to a short cylindrical neck. The color is deep purple, gradually darkening toward the top. The background is white with a darker vignette effect around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1860
Medium
Blown pattern-molded glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
420 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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