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Powder Flask with Spanner, Primer, and Bullet Compartment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object in the image is a powder flask with a spanner, primer, and bullet compartment. It has a dark metallic color with intricate engravings on its surface. The main body of the object is shaped like a Y or a trident, with three ends forming the prongs of the Y shape. The top end of the object tapers up to a narrower neck, on top of which is a spanner and primer. The spanner is positioned on the left side, with a curved handle attached. The object features three metal rings around its body, one near the top and two near the bottom of the Y. The engravings on the object depict various scenes and figures. The background of the image is white. The object appears to be old and ornate, suggesting it may be an antique or historical piece.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th century
Medium:
Bronze, gold
Culture:
German, Augsburg or Nuremberg
Dimensions:
473 × 624 px
Museum record:
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