Scroll Flask

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Object Name: 
Scroll Flask
Accession Number: 
60.4.386
Dimensions: 
H: 22 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
about 1845-1870
Primary Description: 
Aquamarine glass; mold-blown; plain lip, large circular pontil mark with brown residue. Obverse: large heart shaped frame containing elaborate scrolls and at top large six-pointed star; in space above frame where outer and edge ribs terminate, similar large six-pointed star. Reverse: same as obverse. Edges: heavy vertical medial rib.

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Department: 
Modern
Pattern Name: 
GIX-1
Provenance: 
McKearin Antiques, Source
Color: 
aquamarine
Technique: 
mold-blowing
Material: 
glass