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Powder Horn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a curved, yellowish-brown horn with a dark metal cap on the end. The horn is shaped like a crescent, with the curved side facing upwards. The horn has a light-brown color with darker brown markings and writing on it. The markings and writing appear to be a map or illustration of some kind. The metal cap at the end of the horn is dark gray or black and has a small, cylindrical shape. The background of the image is a solid light grey color. The horn titled "Powder Horn" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Horn
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
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