Powder Flask
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Powder Flask

TitlePowder Flask
Datec. 1575–1625 16th century
Mediumhorn (two branches); engraved allegorical scenes (unidentified); mounts missing
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginGermany, late 16th-early 17th century Germany
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit linePowder 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
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“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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