Flask - Ottoman powder magazine - Brass, Bone

This Ottoman flask, used as a powder flask, is a piece of ethnographic and decorative character that combines noble materials and protective symbolism. Made of silvered brass, it presents a compact and ornate structure, with bone-inlaid details and small stones that evoke traditional amulets, possibly for talismanic or ritual use.

The shape of the bottle is functional, designed to contain and dispense gunpowder, but its finish reveals an aesthetic intention: geometric engravings, repoussé bands, and appliques that reflect the Ottoman taste for visual richness and the mix of textures. The stones, in reddish and bluish tones, are arranged symmetrically, adding color and meaning, since in Ottoman culture certain minerals were associated with protection, strength, or good fortune.

Early 20th century, this object preserves a patina that enhances its antiquity without compromising the integrity of the metal or the ornamental materials. It is a singular piece, both for its historical function and for its artistic value, ideal for collectors of Islamic art, militaria, or Oriental decorative arts.

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