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Powder Measure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored metal powder measure with a handle on the left end, a small metal tag attached to a short chain on the left side, and a small opening on the right end; cylindrical body with rounded end on right; tag reads "U.S. M1841".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron, silver
Culture
Turkish
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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