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1884.28.14

Triangular wooden powder-flask for serpentine, canvas-covered and iron-bound, with iron spout and pendent tasselled blue braids.

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1884.28.14

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Collection type
Object
Description
Triangular wooden powder-flask for serpentine, canvas-covered and iron-bound, with iron spout and pendent tasselled blue braids.
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Maltese
Date / Period
Date made: 1500-1600
Date collected
Prior to 1858
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Canvas Textile, Material Iron Metal, Material Yarn, Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Woven, Process Braided, Process Dyed, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Length: max 128 mm, Width: max 115 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.28.14 Other numbers: 451 PR Cat other PR nos: 1197

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Vessel, Ammunition Holder, Firearm Accessory