16th -17th CENTURY POWDER HORN w HUNTING SCENE

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Description:

This is an original gunpowder horn or flask from Germany (Bavaria?) or Low Countries - Circa 1580-1650 (late 16th to middle 17th century).

It is made of flattened cow horn and engraved on both sides. One side has a hunting scene and the other has a pattern of concentric circles.

It measures 12 inches end to tip and about 4 inches wide at the back end. It is flattened and measures 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches in depth.

It is in good condition overall, but there is a wooden butt plate on the back end. There are also minor cracks and losses as should be expected of a 400+ year old artifact..

Status: For Sale	Reference#: 95147
Condition: See Description	Year: circa 1580-1650
Country: Europe: Germany, Baltic Countries

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