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Powder Flask

second half of 16th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 375
This flask belongs to a large category of molded leather objects made in Italy around 1550 to 1600 that also includes parade shields and helmets.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Powder Flask
  • Date:
    second half of 16th century
  • Culture:
    Italian
  • Medium:
    Leather, steel, pigment
  • Dimensions:
    L. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
  • Classification:
    Firearms Accessories-Flasks & Primers
  • Credit Line:
    Gift of Charles M. Schott Jr., 1917
  • Object Number:
    19.53.89
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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