Powder Flask

Unknown

first half of the 19th century · Ivory, silver · Arms and Armor

The central figure, possibly the goddess of the hunt Diana or a representation of Fame, is surrounded by scenes of hunters pursuing game on foot and horseback. The use of ivory and the style of the ornament emulate earlier types of Baroque powder flasks.

Artist

Unknown

Date

first half of the 19th century

Medium

Ivory, silver

Culture

Bohemian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of Bernice and Jerome Zwanger, 2007