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Powder Flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown and gold powder flask. Curved, tapered shape resembles a horn. Small cylindrical protrusion on left end. Gold designs on surface including flowers, leaves, and geometric patterns. Wide end on right, narrower end on left with cylindrical cap. Background is white. Title: Powder Flask. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly 17th century
Medium
Horn (cow)
Culture
possibly Scandinavian
Dimensions
600 × 433 px
Public Domain
Yes
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