Powder flask: HEN.M.451-1933

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

Powder flask

Description

Ivory powder flask with etched steel mounts. Cast sphinx on top. Knotted cord with two tassels attached.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Mr James Stewart Henderson Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 8.8 cm
Height: 28.0 cm
Width: 12.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

16th Century, Late
Production date: circa AD 1580

Components of the work

Mounts composed of steel
Flask composed of ivory
Decoration

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.451-1933
Primary reference Number: 19653
Bequest number: B.123
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 January 2016

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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