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Priming Flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Priming Flask by Unidentified Artist. The object is a curved horn-shaped item with a dark brown color and gold-colored designs. The item has a black metal piece attached to its top. It features various etched designs, including a lion-like creature and a deer-like creature on its left side. There are also etched floral designs across the middle. The handle on the right is decorated with etched designs. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
second half 17th century
Medium:
Ivory, iron, copper alloy
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
View original
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