Post-Medieval — C.1600; late 16th century; early 17th century
Powder flask; priming flask
Triangular powder flask, made from wood and covered with red velvet and decorative pierced brass plates. The brass plates or mounts have a foliate design. The flask would have contained gunpowder used to prime a gun before firing.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- C1879A
- Object name:
- Powder flask; priming flask
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- c.1600; late 16th century; early 17th century
- Material:
copper alloy, brass, velvet, wood
- Measurements/duration:
- H 251 mm, W 226 mm, D 45 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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