Powder Flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a teardrop-shaped container with a round opening on top. The container is dark blue with gold designs throughout its surface. The designs consist of floral patterns and other gold etchings. The top portion features a distinctive border separating it from the rest of the container. The opening is covered with a lid that has a small finial on top and appears to be made of metal with a blue base and gold top. The lid is secured to the container by a small loop on the right side. The container has a handle on the right side which is connected to the body of the container. The background is a plain grey color. The title of the object is "Powder Flask" by an unknown artist.