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Powder Flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a powder flask titled "Powder Flask" by an unknown artist. The object is round and flat, resembling a disk with a short cylindrical protrusion at the top. The object has a light-colored stone or ivory appearance with darker areas around the rim. The center of the object features a carved design resembling a flower or sunburst. The design consists of concentric circles with curved lines and shapes extending outward from the center. The outer edge of the object has a carved border with raised decorative elements. The background of the image is a solid gray color. The object is positioned against a plain background, with two small black objects on either side.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1670–80
Medium:
Ivory, copper alloy
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
599 × 415 px
Museum record:
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