Figured Flask
MakerAttributed to
Coventry Glass Works
(American, 1813 - 1850)
Date1820-1830
MediumMold-blown olive green glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/4in. (15.6 x 8.3 x 5.7cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1956.6.0
DescriptionFigured flask made of mold-blown olive green glass. The figured flask has a raised ring at the lip, a short cylindrical neck, rounded shoulders and tapered sides, a flattened body, and a shallow kick on the bottom. The lower neck, shoulders, and narrow sides have raised horizontal lines. Each of the wider sides of the flask have the same raised pattern consisting of a moon surrounded by stars, over a large five-pointed star, over an hour glass. These are flanked by plain columns. One side of the flask has two, yellowed, oval, paper labels below the shoulder. The label on the left has the number "690" hand-written in ink. The label on the right has "KL46/ 7" hand-written in pencil or ink. The bottom edge of the flask has a ring of light scratches and wear. All raised decoration, but especially the star, has wear to the highest surfaces.
Status
Not on view
