Powder Flask with Baldric

Caucasian, possibly Dagestan

ca. 1830-1850

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 379

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Provenance

Title: Powder Flask with Baldric
Date: ca. 1830-1850
Geography: Dagestan
Culture: Caucasian, possibly Dagestan
Medium: Silver, niello, textile
Dimensions: L. of priming flask 7 in. (17.8 cm); L. of belt 37 1/4 in. (94.6 cm); W. of belt 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Wt. of belt 2.6 oz. (73.7 g)
Classification: Firearms Accessories-Powder Horns
Credit Line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
Object Number: 32.75.283
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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