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Is anybody here able to state of which country or region this powderflask may come? Perhaps it may come from northern Afrika but I am not sure about this. But I am sure that the specialists here will know this.
Thanks in advance corrado26 . |
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Arrgggh...Where did you get that?
It's the most beautifull Moroccan Powder horn that I ever saw. I'm very jalous. Best, Kubur |
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Hi Corrado.
As Kubur says....Morocco. And, YES!! the most beautifully decorated one I've ever seen. Outstanding !!!! Wish it were in my collection. Usually, these are seen with brass mountings (and occassionally brass/silver combination) with simple engraving as shown below. But your's is over the top wonderful. Where did you find it ??? Curious minds want to know? LOL As long as this horn is horn is being posted, this might be a good time to ask a question to some members. I notice on all these Moroccan horns (and others) that the majority of the engraving, decoration, etc. is always on the LEFT side of the horn. Does anyone know if there is a reason for the left vs right side of the horn? Again, Corrado, that horn is a beauty!!! Rick. |
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Hi Rick!
Here is mine. Well I have a simple explanation: most of Islamic / Ottoman period arms are decorated on one side: the visible side. The other side is left undecorated or with a different and more simple decoration, look at the koummiya for example. Of course, it's extremely interesting because it gives you information on how these objects were worn. Best, Kubur |
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Hi Kubur.
Your horn is also a nice example!!! Well your explanation makes complete sense. I always thought this awkward since most people are RIGHT handed. And I always carry my horn on the RIGHT side of me for loading. But it doesn't have to be that way. So it must have been the practice during the day to carry the horn on the LEFT side. Hmmm. Ok I can visulize that. Thanks. Rick. |
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Thanks a lot for all your comments. I found this horn at an not yet ended online-auction with a price of ca. $ 300.-. As I think this is too much I wont buy it.
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Salaams Corrado 26 See http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20430 at post #2 for similar Moroccan flask. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. |
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I can't resist to post this lovely powder horn from Yemen.
Best, Kubur |
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Kubur what a beauty,never seen one like that from that part of the world,WANT ONE......Cheers
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What is that post/thumbpiece thing next to the spout? Rick. |
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Good question! This kind of stuff is present on all the Yemeni / South Arabian powder horns. I dont know what it is, probably to close something as you can turn it... I hope that you can help to solve this new enigma... Best, Kubur |
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Hmmm. If it turns, the only thing I can think of is that their is an additional cut-off plate below the spout to act as additional safety valve/moisture protection. (?) Does it turn only part ways, or 360 degrees ? Rick. |
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Please see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20430 where you will find Moroccan powder flasks like this ...and below~ |
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