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POWDER FLASK

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Flat and horn shaped. Mounting is in silver with scrolls and rosettes design in niello. Lid is attached with a screw. A lever, when pushed, opens the hole on the top of the flask.

Object name:
POWDER FLASK
Made from:
Fruitwood -- silver -- niello
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
1.3 x 14 x 7.6 cm (1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
13.19
Class:
NIELLO
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973