Priming Flask
1500-1600 (made)
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A rounded gourd engraved with symmetrical floral design.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wood |
| Brief description | Touch box or priming flask, a gourd engraved with symmetrical floral design. Spanish, 1500-1600. |
| Physical description | A rounded gourd engraved with symmetrical floral design. |
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| Object history | Bought with no. 614-1893 for £10 10s. from Mr. F. E Whelan, 19 Bloomsbury Street, WC. (RP 45485/1893).Baron de Cosson sale at Christie’s, Lot 170. "Formerly on loan to the Museum no. 209". |
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| Accession number | 615-1893 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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