Flask
ca. 1853–58
Medium
Mottled brown earthenware
Dimensions
7 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (19.4 x 14.3 cm)
Classification
Flask
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1914
Accession Number
14.11.3
Tags
About this artwork
This Flask by United States Pottery Company dating to ca. 1853–58 exemplifies the artistic traditions of American, New England. Created in mottled brown earthenware, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of American, New England artisans. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's The American Wing, this piece contributes to our understanding of historical artistic production. The work's 7 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (19.4 x 14.3 cm) and material qualities reflec...