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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
Museum record:
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