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Powder Horn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a curved horn with a light brown color and darker brown tip. The horn features detailed etchings and engravings across its surface. A dark brown wooden or metal piece is attached to the end of the horn. The horn's shape resembles a bovine horn. The etchings include lines, shapes, and possible text. The background of the image is a light grey color. The object is titled "Powder Horn" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1776
Medium:
Horn (cow), wood, brass
Culture:
Colonial American
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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