Flask 1850 - 1858

This ceramic flask, shaped like a book, was produced by the United States Pottery Company in the mid-19th century. The flask is decorated with a mottled glaze in shades of brown, yellow, and green, reminiscent of a leather-bound volume. The design is reminiscent of the book-shaped flasks that were popular during the 18th century, known as “flask-books”. This piece, with its intricate detailing, is a fine example of the craftsmanship of the United States Pottery Company, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.