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Powder Horn

Joseph Cram

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a powder horn with "Powder Horn" as its title and "Joseph Cram" as its artist. The horn is made of light-colored, possibly ivory or bone, material. It is curved and has a darker, wooden or metal tip. The tip appears to be made from two parts, with the narrower part inserted into the horn. A metal ring encircles the horn near the tip. The horn's surface features engraved text that reads "JOSEPH CRAM" in large letters. Additional engraved text and decorative patterns are visible on the horn. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1764
Medium
Horn (cow), wood
Culture
Colonial American, Hampton Falls, New Hampshire
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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