Not on display

Flask

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Flask with stopper, pear-shaped, repoussé, with panels of floral design and a shield of arms and a mask in front, separated by vertical bands. It has a swing handle.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Flask
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Copper, repoussé
Brief description
Copper flask with panels of floral design and a shield of arms; with a swing handle, Italian, 16th century
Physical description
Flask with stopper, pear-shaped, repoussé, with panels of floral design and a shield of arms and a mask in front, separated by vertical bands. It has a swing handle.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.25in
  • Greatest diameter diameter: 4.5in
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
228-1891

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Record createdJanuary 26, 2004
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