Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Powder Flask in Bone 1854
Albumen print | 18.0 x 12.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2800231
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Photograph of a powder flask made out of a carved staghorn with silver gilt mounts. The carving in relief shows Adam and Eve, both holding an apple, on either side of a tree. A serpent is wrapped around the trunk of the tree. At the roots of the tree is the figure of a stag and, below, are mythological figures. Quartered arms, accompanied by the initials I.Z.W., appear above the tree.
Provenance
Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
18.0 x 12.4 cm (image)
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'Powder Flask in Bone'