Firearm Accessory
probably 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This powder horn was used to contain gunpowder for a firearm. Despite the development of other mechanisms, the simplicity and robust nature of the matchlock led to its continued use in most parts of India and surrounding regions throughout the 19th century and in some cases into the early 20th century.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Horn and leather with embossed silver mounts |
| Brief description | Powder horn, horn and leather with embossed silver mounts, Bhutan, probably 19th century |
| Physical description | Powder horn of horn and leather with embossed silver mounts |
| Summary | This powder horn was used to contain gunpowder for a firearm. Despite the development of other mechanisms, the simplicity and robust nature of the matchlock led to its continued use in most parts of India and surrounding regions throughout the 19th century and in some cases into the early 20th century. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.242-1927 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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