Powder Flask
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Powder Flask

TitlePowder Flask
ArtistGerman; possibly Munich
Date1610/40 17th century
MediumGilt brass, tortoiseshell, and ivory
Classificationfirearm-accessory
OriginMunich Munich
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Powder Flask” is a work by German; possibly Munich, dated 1610/40. It is executed in gilt brass, tortoiseshell, and ivory and classified as firearm-accessory. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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