Flask
A large American eagle, its wings raised and spread and its head turned to the left, is molded on the obverse of this flask. On its breast is a shield with five vertical bars. There are two arrows in its right talons and a long olive branch in its left. In its mouth, the eagle holds a banner with five small stars. The banner extends above the eagle toward the right. Below the eagle is a large stellar motif.
Artwork Details
- Title:Flask
- Maker:Possibly Kentucky Glass Works (ca. 1850–55)
- Date:1840–50
- Geography:Made in Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Culture:American
- Medium:Free-blown molded aquamarine glass
- Dimensions:H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
- Credit Line:Bequest of Constance R. Brown, 1939
- Object Number:40.150.24
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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