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Priming Flask with Sundial and Compass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a brass priming flask with a sundial and compass. The object is brass-colored with a darker patina in places. It has a rounded top with a small pouring spout and a handle on the left side. Two small loops protrude from the right and left sides. The bottom half has a circular compass with a black face and a dial with etched symbols around the edge. The compass is surrounded by a brass frame with an etched leaf design. The background is a plain light gray color. The artist and title are "Priming Flask with Sundial and Compass".

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
Brass, gold, silver, steel
Culture
German, probably Nuremberg
Dimensions
504 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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