Figured Flask
MakerAttributed to the
Coventry Glass Works
(American, 1813 - 1850)
Date1820-1850
MediumMold-blown olive green glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth of .1): 6 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/4in. (17.1 x 10.8 x 5.7cm)
Primary Dimensions (height x width x depth of .2): 7 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/4in. (17.8 x 11.4 x 5.7cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineBequest of George Dudley Seymour
Object number1945.1.1209.1-.2
DescriptionMold-blown olive green glass figured flasks, each with a plain rim, rounded shoulders and body with a flattened profile, and a pontil mark on the bottom. Both flasks have two raised panels of raised decoration; one panel on each side. The decoration in both panels is the same for each flask. In the panel on one side of each flask is a cornucopia, coiled to the left, containing grapes, fruit, melons, and leaves. In the panel on the other side is a large, two-handled, footed urn made of five heavy vertical ribs, also containing grapes, fruit, melons, and leaves. A smooth raised rib outlines the outer edges of each flask, between the sides with the raised decoration. The bottom of figured flask .2 has an uneven surface due to a raised pontil mark.
Both flasks have light scratches and wear. On figured flask .1, this appears on the bottom and on the fruit in the raised cornucopia. On figured flask .2, this appears on the bottom and on all raised decoration on the side with the cornucopia.
Both flasks have light scratches and wear. On figured flask .1, this appears on the bottom and on the fruit in the raised cornucopia. On figured flask .2, this appears on the bottom and on all raised decoration on the side with the cornucopia.
Status
Not on view
