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1919.8.2

Flask for gunpowder made of cattle-horn, flat and curved, with wooden base, incised with floral patterns. [El.B 17/10/2007]

1919.8.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flask for gunpowder made of cattle-horn, flat and curved, with wooden base, incised with floral patterns. [El.B 17/10/2007]
Geographical reference
Norway
Europe > Northern Europe > Norway
Hardanger Vinkingnaes
Cultural groups
Norwegian
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1919
Date collected
By 1919
Acquisition information
Donated: 1919
Materials and processes
Material Cattle Horn Animal, Material Wood Plant, Process Incised, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 75 mm, Length: max 147 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1919.8.2

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Vessel, Transport and Travel, Firearm Accessory, Carrying Device, Ammunition Holder