No. 100359675

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A zoomorphic gunpowder flask - India - 19th century
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A zoomorphic gunpowder flask - India - 19th century

Gunpowder horn from the 19th century, exceptionally rare. Generally, this type of item was destroyed due to wars and fires. Made from a special, very durable wood, painted in the Indo-Persian tradition, measuring 23 / 21.5 cm. Attribution and datation is given for reference only. Subject to authentication. The piece is shaped like a dragon, beautifully decorated with designs typical of that period.

No. 100359675

No longer available
A zoomorphic gunpowder flask - India - 19th century

A zoomorphic gunpowder flask - India - 19th century

Gunpowder horn from the 19th century, exceptionally rare. Generally, this type of item was destroyed due to wars and fires. Made from a special, very durable wood, painted in the Indo-Persian tradition, measuring 23 / 21.5 cm. Attribution and datation is given for reference only. Subject to authentication. The piece is shaped like a dragon, beautifully decorated with designs typical of that period.

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Surya Rutten
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Estimate  € 550 - € 750

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