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1923.85.403.4

Specimen of gunpowder in a small glass bottle with a cork. For use with the percussion cap gun 1923.85.403.1 [SM 15/10/2007].

1923.85.403.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Specimen of gunpowder in a small glass bottle with a cork. For use with the percussion cap gun 1923.85.403.1 [SM 15/10/2007].
Cultural groups
Konyak Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1926
Date collected
1926
Acquisition information
Donated: 1927
Materials and processes
Material Gunpowder, Material Glass, Material Cork Plant, Process Blown
Dimensions
Length: max 84 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.403.4
Research and responses

Probably made at Chen by Konyaks?

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

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