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Powder Horn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a curved, yellowish-white horn with a darker section at one end. The horn is positioned horizontally, with the darker section on the left side. The darker section appears to be made of wood or another material and has a small opening at the end. The horn has visible scratches and marks on its surface. There are also some darker spots and discoloration along the horn's length. The background of the image is light gray. The horn is labeled as "Powder Horn".

Artwork Details

Date
1770
Medium
Horn (cow), wood, brass
Culture
Colonial American
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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