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Powder Horn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The horn titled "Powder Horn" by the artist is a curved, elongated object resembling an animal horn. The object has a dark brown, cylindrical base that tapers into a light beige, curved body. The beige portion features etched designs and patterns, including what appears to be a map or landscape. A small, dark brown circle is visible at the end of the horn, while a thin, copper-colored ring encircles the base. The background is a plain, light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1775–76
Medium
Horn (cow), wood
Culture
Colonial American, Massachussets
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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