A CARVED IVORY POWDER HORN
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A CARVED IVORY POWDER HORN

MUGHAL INDIA, 17TH CENTURY

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A CARVED IVORY POWDER HORN
MUGHAL INDIA, 17TH CENTURY
Of typical form, the narrow end linked to the wide body by a carved grotesque head with gaping mouth and pointed teeth, eyes and moustache fitted with black composition, silver attachment hoop
5in. (14cm.) high; 5in. (13cm.) wide
來源
Anon. sale in these Rooms, 12 October 2004, lot 52
注意事項
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.

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Andrew Butler-Wheelhouse
Andrew Butler-Wheelhouse

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It is unusual to have a powder horn of this curved shape crafted out of a single piece of ivory. The carved tiger's head on the finial of this horn is similar to the pommel on the hilt of a sword which sold in these Rooms, 6 October 2011, lot 440.

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