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Figured flask

Figured flask
Object name 
Figured flask
Date 
1850-1860
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 7 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description 
Dark green, lead glass figured flask blown in a full-size, two part mold (McKearin GIII-17); flask has a cylindrical neck with a round lip, rounded shoulders, an ovoid body embossed with a cornucopia of fruit on the obverse with a two-handled gadrooned urn of fruit on the reverse, and an oval base with a blow-pipe scar.
Credit Line 
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number 
1953.378
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.