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Priming Flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a curved ivory object resembling an animal horn, titled "Priming Flask" by an unspecified artist. The object is yellowish in color, and made of ivory or similar material. It has a curved shape with the wider end on the right and the tapered end on the left. The object features intricate carvings depicting various scenes and figures. A raised band encircles the middle. The tapered end has two holes on top. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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