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Powder Horn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Curved, light-colored horn with darker decorative elements. Two small holes on the left side near the wide end. Various images and text are printed on the horn. A metal piece is attached to the narrow end, which has a small knob on top. The horn is titled "Powder Horn" and attributed to artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–83
Medium
Horn (cow), wood
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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