flask

Object NameFlask with Screw Cap

Made Fromnon-lead glass, pewter

Date1750-1800

Techniquemold-blown (half-post method), enameled, turned

SizeH: 18.7 cm, D (base): 8 cm

Accession Number67.3.19

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Staub

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

Central Europe

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; mold-blown (half-post method), enameled, turned pewter cap. (a) Straight-sided form with flat faces; octagonal cross-section; rounded pewter collar with threaded sleeve fitting inside (b); enameled polychrome decoration, with a red band with yellow and white dashes at the shoulders; floral sprays on the faces, stylized foliage on the sides, and scrolled lines on the corners; octagonal base with rough pontil mark. (b) Flat, circular form, with incised concentric circles on top; turned threading inside.
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