Powder Flask
c. 1560–1570
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Powder Flask, c. 1560–1570. Italy, 16th century. Leather (cuir bouilli) with embossed and fluted decoration; brass funnel; overall: 17.2 x 11.9 cm (6 3/4 x 4 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1918.65 This flask is an exceptionally fine example of Italy Renaissance tooled leatherwork known as cuir bouilli (molded and hardened leather).
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- leather (cuir bouilli) with embossed and fluted decoration; brass funnel
- Dimensions
- Overall: 17.2 x 11.9 cm (6 3/4 x 4 11/16 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1918.65
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- Armor Court Reinstallation
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210B Firearms
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