A finely carved powder flask,northern India,Mogul,2nd half of the 17th century. A horn body eight-fold segmented,carved with stylised poppy blossoms and inlaid ivory pins. The rear ivory end carved like a ribbed mogul cupola with a tin frieze on the bottom and crowned by a lotus bud. Ivory spout inlaid with lacquer and with a carved plug shaped like an ibex. Four carrying loops made of silver. Except for three small ivory pins that are missing in beautiful condition. Length 24 cm,historic,historical,,17th century,defensive arms,weapons,arms,weapon,a,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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