Powder Flask, 17th century, Indian, possibly Deccan, Horn, lacquer, ivory, bone, gold, silver, copper alloy, iron, pigment, L. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); W. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4 oz. (576 g), Firearms Accessories-Flasks & Primers, Designed to hold gunpowder, this flask, shaped like a nautilus shell, is made of wood, covered with a marbled pattern of blue and black lacquer, and bordered by delicate floral designs in gold. The skill and sophistication of the decoration place this work among the most beautiful objects of its kind from Mughal India
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Powder Flask, 17th century, Indian, Deccan, Horn, lacquer, ivory, bone, gold, silver, copper alloy, iron, pigment, L, 7 3/4, 19.7 cm, W, 7/8, 20, Wt, 1 lb, 4 oz, 576 g, Firearms Accessories-Flasks & Primers, Designed, hold gunpowder, flask, shaped, nautilus shell, wood, covered, marbled pattern, blue, black lacquer, bordered, delicate floral designs, skill, sophistication, decoration place, work, beautiful objects, kind, Mughal India
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