Powder Flask
c. 1620–50
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Powder Flask, c. 1620–50. Germany, 17th century. Walnut inlaid with ivory decoration; turned steel funnel with spring cap; diameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.60 Powder flasks could take a variety of forms and the materials of construction varied greatly; many survive because of their allure as fine decorative objects.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- walnut inlaid with ivory decoration; turned steel funnel with spring cap
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1916.60
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- Armor Court Reinstallation
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
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