Powder Flask
| Title | Powder Flask |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1575–1625 16th century |
| Medium | horn (two branches); engraved allegorical scenes (unidentified); mounts missing |
| Classification | Arms and Armor |
| Origin | Germany, late 16th-early 17th century Germany |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Powder Flask, c. 1575–1625. Germany, late 16th-early 17th century. Horn (two branches); engraved allegorical scenes (unidentified); mounts missing; overall: 18.4 x 15.8 cm (7 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.674 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Powder Flask” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1575–1625. It is executed in horn (two branches); engraved allegorical scenes (unidentified); mounts missing and classified as arms and armor. 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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