The Emperor’s Flask
| Event Type | Coffee with a Curator |
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| Date | Monday, June 13, 2022 |
| Time | 10:30am - 11:30am (1h) |
| Location | Isabel Hall |
| Details | What does a Chinese Emperor, the belief in the power of jade, and a New York City socialite have to do with this 18th-century porcelain flask in the FIA collection? This talk by Tracee Glab, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, will explore the myriad connections that one object can have with people, places, and history. Image information: Chinese, Peacock-Handled Flask, 1734, 12th year of Emperor Yongzheng (r. 1722-1735), Porcelain with clair de lune glaze, 9 × 9 1/4 × 5 in. Gift of Mrs. Thelma C. Foy, 2005.99 |
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Flint Institute of Arts
1120 East Kearsley Street
Flint, Michigan 48503
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Today at FIA
| Hours |
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| 10am-5pm |
| Admission | |
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| Members | Free |
| Genesee County Residents | Free |
| Adults | $10 |
| Students (with ID) | $8 |
| Senior Citizens | $8 |
| Children 12 & Under | Free |
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