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Flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass vase with bulbous body, rounded shoulder, and narrow neck. The vase has two handles on either side. The lid is rounded with a knob on top. The body of the vase features an etched design depicting birds and plants. The base of the vase is not visible, but appears to be a dark material. The image is in black and white. The artist and title of the piece is "Flask".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Rock crystal
Culture
China
Dimensions
455 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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