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PROBABLY LAHORE, PUNJAB, LATE 18TH CENTURY/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A RICHLY EMBROIDERED POWDER HORN, THREE AMMUNITION POUCHES AND A TULWAR WEBBING
PROBABLY LAHORE, PUNJAB, LATE 18TH CENTURY/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The powder horn of nautilus form with ivory stopper, the suspension ring with tassels, each with silver repoussé floral roundels, a cast copper-alloy hanging palmette below ; the ammunition pouches of semi-circular elongated form, with clasped flap, looped onto a belt with openwork steel buckle with bird motifs, the webbing with scabbard slit and elaborate mount, each piece embroidered with an elegant lattice of radiating motifs applied with sequins
Powder horn 7 ¼in. (18.5cm.) across
PROBABLY LAHORE, PUNJAB, LATE 18TH CENTURY/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The powder horn of nautilus form with ivory stopper, the suspension ring with tassels, each with silver repoussé floral roundels, a cast copper-alloy hanging palmette below ; the ammunition pouches of semi-circular elongated form, with clasped flap, looped onto a belt with openwork steel buckle with bird motifs, the webbing with scabbard slit and elaborate mount, each piece embroidered with an elegant lattice of radiating motifs applied with sequins
Powder horn 7 ¼in. (18.5cm.) across
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.