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Priming Flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Priming Flask by an unknown artist. Black and white image of a round, dark-colored metal object. The object has a circular hole in the center and two small protrusions on either side, near the edge. On top of the object, a metal piece with a curved shape and a smaller cylindrical piece attached to it. The object features an embossed design of two animals, a large one on top and a smaller one on the bottom. The top animal appears to be a boar or a similar creature with fur texture. The bottom animal resembles a dog or a similar creature wearing a harness. The background of the image is a plain light-colored surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Pearwood, brass
Culture
Austrian
Dimensions
469 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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